The fire is burning in heavy timber in the Elkhorn Ridge Wilderness and Eel River Canyon areas. The steep rugged terrain makes access difficult. Due to severe drought conditions and accessibility challenges, the fire continues to grow. Firefighters are in the process of removing dead, dry vegetation from around residences …
Read More »Little Deer (Wildfire)
Fire remained active. Spotting was observed along with single tree torching and short runs of group tree torching associated. Fallout of ash and embers occurred across Highway 97 but no spots were detected. Interior areas continue to smolder and in some areas there may be a potential for re-burn.A Red …
Read More »July Complex (Wildfire)
A storm moved across Siskiyou County on July 29, 2014 with little moisture and a significant amount of lightning—with over 955 down strikes recorded. As of August 1st, the lightning had resulted in at least 26 lightning caused fires on the Happy Camp/Oak Knoll, Salmon/Scott Ranger District, and Goosenest Ranger …
Read More »Bald Fire (Wildfire)
Yesterday and into the night, the Bald Fire burned less actively, spreading primarily to the south. The fire spotted across the containment line to the east. New containment lines were put in place around the spot over during the evening shift. Firefighters continue to keep the fire west of Little …
Read More »Coffee (Wildfire)
Cooler and moister conditions were seen during the night. Approximately 1/2″ of rain fell over the fire area. A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms are predicted for today.Crews have worked to hold the southwest portion of the fire in the East Fork of Coffee Creek drainage. The crews fired …
Read More »Eiler Fire (Wildfire)
Public Meeting tonight Aug. 3, 2014 at 7:00 pm at the Fall River High School 44215 Walnut St. McArthur, CA.
Read More »Beaver Fire (Wildfire)
The lightning-caused Beaver Fire started July 30, 2014. It is located on the Klamath National Forest near Beaver Creek Road, north of Highway 96 near the Klamath River, in Siskiyou County, California.Check back for information on future community
Read More »Oregon Gulch Fire
County: Siskiyou County Location: Community of Copco, South of Oregon Border Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE Siskiyou Unit is in unified command with Oregon Dept. of Forestry & Oregon SFM Acres Burned – Containment: 3500 acres in California Date Started: July 30, 2014 12:00 am Last update: August 2, 2014 2:00 …
Read More »Siskiyou County Lightning Fires (Siskiyou County) Started 7/29/2014, updated 8/01/2014
There are currently multiple lighting-sparked fires burning in Siskiyou County in both federal and state land. For information on the fires burning in federal land, click here CAL FIRE is currently responding to the following fires: Oregon Gulch Fire 2,800 acres CAL FIRE is in unified command with the Oregon …
Read More »Day Fire (also known as 3-7 Day Fire) (Modoc County) Started 7/30/2014, updated 8/01/2014
The fire is in mixed brush with heavy timber. There is a continued threat of thunderstorms with numerous lightning strikes and erratic winds.
Read More »Sand Fire (Amador County) Started 7/25/2014, updated 8/01/2014
Patrol and mop-up of the fire will continue for several days. Excess resources are continuing to be released and/or reassigned to other incidents.
Read More »Gun Club Fire
County: Merced County Location: Gun Club Rd. at the Santa Fe Canal, Gustine Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa Unit Acres Burned: 300 acres 100% contained Date Started: July 24, 2014 12:06 pm Last update: July 24, 2014 9:21 pm
Read More »Sabina Fire
County: Riverside County Location: Sabina Road and Ballinger Road in the community of Aguanga Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Acres Burned: 78 acres - 100% contained Date Started: July 23, 2014 10:47 am Last update: July 24, 2014 9:00 am
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