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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.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Smoke intrusion from regional wildfires is expected to create air quality concerns in Klamath County. The air quality outlook from 8 a.m. Wednesday, July 18, to 11 a.m. Thursday, July 19, is expected to be in the range of unhealthy for sensitive groups to unhealthy for all.
Read MoreMinimal 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.
Read MoreGood 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.
Read MoreEffective Immediately, evacuation orders have been lifted in areas of Klamath River County Estates, East Iron Gate Reservoir Estates, Hilt/Colstin Area, Pheasant Valley Area, Airport Rd. Area, and Bogus Mountain Area.
Read MoreThe Klamathon Fire, which is currently burning in Siskiyou and Jackson counties, has created some concern for Klamath County and a few residents near the border of Siskiyou, Jackson, and Klamath County. The Klamath County Sheriff’s Office (Emergency Management) has been monitoring the fire and its potential effect on Klamath County.
Read MoreModerate 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.
Read MoreTonight, 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.
Read MoreModerate 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.
Read MoreExtreme 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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