CAL FIRE Suspends burn permits in Siskiyou County

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CAL FIRE Suspends burn permits in Siskiyou County

YREKA, CALIF. – California has seen a historic rainy season with precipitation totals of 145 % of normal statewide. While there has been a reduction in the number of fires this year due to the unusual conditions, the protracted drought has led to significant loads of dead vegetation, and the abundant rain is producing an extra-large fine grass crop and other vegetation. CAL FIRE is preparing now, and we call on all Californians to be prepared and launch individual prevention efforts—whether around homes, while recreating, or by supporting efforts in your local community and sharing information with your neighbors.

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Tennant Fire reaches 10,000 acres

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Tennant Fire reaches 10,000 acres

MT HEBRON, Calif. - Due to effective suppression efforts by Tennant Fire personnel, resources have been able to focus their efforts in containing hot spots on the western and southeastern areas of the fire perimeter.

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Storm cells push some wildfires to grow large quickly

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Storm cells push some wildfires to grow large quickly

ALTURAS, Calif. - Continuing lightning storms are not only igniting fires, but the associated erratic conditions are making some of them grow very quickly. Information about the Gold and Hog fires is available from CAL FIRE at: https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/.

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Tucker Fire 2,461 Acres and Growing

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Tucker Fire 2,461 Acres and Growing

Newell, Calif. - The Tucker Fire, started yesterday afternoon along the east side of Hwy 139 near Dry Lake, was last reported at 2,461 acres. 200 Firefighters from eight different resources responded to the fire and immediately reported erratic fire behavior and activity in all areas of the fire.

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Sheriff's Office Probes Fatal Dorris Train vs Motor Vehicle Incident

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Sheriff's Office Probes Fatal Dorris Train vs Motor Vehicle Incident

On Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at about 8:28 a.m., the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) received a report of a collision involving a train and a motor vehicle in the Dorris area.  Additional information indicated the vehicle was on fire at US 97 near   Railroad Avenue, at the railroad crossing gate.  SCSO Sergeant Abner Weed responded to the incident, along with local fire department and California Highway Patrol (CHP) first responders.  SCSO provides contract law enforcement services for Dorris.

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Suspect Arrested for Recklessly Causing the Klamathon Fire

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Suspect Arrested for Recklessly Causing the Klamathon Fire

Yreka, Ca - CAL FIRE law enforcement officers, in conjunction with the Siskiyou County District Attorney’s Office, arrested an individual for causing the Klamathon Fire on July 5 th , 2018. John Colin Eagle Skoda, 32, was booked into the Siskiyou County Jail on August 23, 2018.

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Wildfire Update: Klamathon Fire PM Update July 11th

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Wildfire Update: Klamathon Fire PM Update July 11th

Minimal fire behavior was observed today with minimal fire activity anticipated for tonight. The south, west and east flank lines were completed and are holding within the current containment lines.

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Wildfire Update: Klamathon Fire AM Update July 10th, Many Evacuations Reduced [VIDEO]

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Wildfire Update: Klamathon Fire AM Update July 10th, Many Evacuations Reduced [VIDEO]

Good overnight humidity recovery last night allowed firefighters the to increase the containment level. Moderate fire behavior is expected to continue today.

The west and north flank will continue to have short range spotting in the timber stands when strong ridge top winds surface in the afternoons; this continues to threaten areas in Jackson County OR. 

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Wildfire Update: Klamathon Fire AM Update July 9th

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Wildfire Update: Klamathon Fire AM Update July 9th

Moderate fire behavior is expected for this morning and this afternoon.

The Klamath River Country Estates continue to be threatened. The West and North flank will continue to have short range spotting in the timber stands when strong ridge top winds surface in the afternoons; this continues to threaten the communities of Hilt, Colestin and Jackson County, OR.

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Wildfire Update: Klamathon Fire PM Update July 8th [VIDEO & MAPS]

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Wildfire Update: Klamathon Fire PM Update July 8th [VIDEO & MAPS]

Tonight, into tomorrow morning moderate fire behavior is expected. The Klamath River Country Estates continue to be threatened. The west and north flank will continue to have short range spotting in the timber stands when strong ridge top winds surface in the afternoons; this continues to threaten the communities of Hilt, Colestin and Jackson County OR. Jackson County Sheriff issues evacuation map that includes Level 2 Evacuations for southwestern Klamath County.

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Wildfire Update: Klamathon Fire Exceeds 30,000 Acres [VIDEO]

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Wildfire Update: Klamathon Fire Exceeds 30,000 Acres [VIDEO]

Moderate fire behavior with uphill runs and short range spotting was observed overnight with good overnight humidity recovery. The fire continues to burn moderately to the southeast and continues to spread into the Klamath National Forest.

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Wildfire Update: Klamathon Fire [VIDEO]

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Wildfire Update: Klamathon Fire [VIDEO]

Extreme fire behavior with movement in multiple directions. There is a high potential for spread into the Klamath National Forest, Rogue River - Siskiyou National Forest and Jackson County, OR, as well as private timber lands.

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