The Evacuation Warning has been Lifted for Zone: SIS-6601 – per the Genasys Evacuation Map.
• Staff Reporter
About 1 hour ago · Jul 30 at 8:00 PM
The fire is holding along a mid slope road and there is now hose around the fire – per Incident Command
Month: July 2025
Evac Warning for SIS-6601
Soda Fire
Siskiyou County, CAAcres0.75Containment-StatusActive
Updated 27 minutes ago
Created by Watch Duty • Jul 30, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Evacuation Warning – Level 2 – Set
SIS-6601
Evacuation Notes
• Staff Reporter
27 minutes ago · Jul 30 at 7:29 PM
An Evacuation Warning has been issued for Zone: SIS-6601 – per the Genasys Evacuation Map.
This evacuation zone is viewable on the Watch Duty map or via the Genasys Evacuation Map
• Staff Reporter
About 1 hour ago · Jul 30 at 7:08 PM
There is line around 3/4 of the fire at a revised size of 3/4 acre – per Incident Command
T-storms expected to return Wed. PM
Confidence continues to increase in widespread thunderstorms across parts of the Northwest an northern Great Basin Wednesday. As moisture associated with a prominent shortwave trough lifts northward, thunderstorm development is likely by early afternoon across the higher terrain of northern CA/NV and southern OR. Forecast soundings depict weak buoyancy atop inverted-v thermodynamic profiles, which would support high-based, fast-moving thunderstorms over receptive fuels. With minimal rainfall accumulations, lightning ignitions are likely. A few storms may persist overnight as the shortwave trough continues northward into southern WA and the Cascades. Given the threat for scattered to numerous thunderstorms, critical dry thunderstorm highlights will be maintained and shifted west/south for recent model guidance.
RFW continues through tonight
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 135 PM PDT Fri Jul 25 2025 CAZ280>282-284-285-ORZ624-625-260600- /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-250726T0600Z/ Western Klamath National Forest- Central Siskiyou County Including Shasta Valley-Shasta- Trinity National Forest in Siskiyou County- Siskiyou County from the Cascade Mountains East and South to Mt Shasta-Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley- Klamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest- South Central Oregon Desert including the BLM Land in Eastern Lake and Western Harney Counties- 135 PM PDT Fri Jul 25 2025 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 280, 281, 282, 284, 285, 624, AND 625... * AFFECTED AREA...The southern and eastern portions of Fire Weather Zones 280 and 624, and southern half of zone 625. In addition, all of zones 281, 282, 284, and 285. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered to widespread thunderstorm activity with abundant lightning. Thunderstorms will mostly be accompanied by rain. But, the amount of lightning is expected to exceed critical thresholds. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts around 40 to 60 mph are possible from thunderstorms. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Follow all fire restrictions. You can find your county`s emergency sign up form as well as links to fire restrictions at weather.gov/medford/wildfire. One less spark, one less wildfire. Be sure you`re signed up for your county`s emergency alert system. Familiarize yourself with your emergency plan and make sure you listen to emergency services. Visit ready.gov/plan for more information.
Update on Butler Fire 11am 7/25/25: RFW until 11pm tonight
Update from Klamath National Forest
Acreage: 19,455 / Containment: 10%
Current Situation: The California Interagency Incident Management Team 4 has officially taken command of the Orleans Complex Fire. and is now in unified command with the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office and the Office of Emergency Management for the Orleans Complex Fire. Together, they are leading efforts to manage the fire and keep the public safe and informed.
Last night – Rainfall overnight helped slow down fire activity. Crews were also able to continue firing operations, which went well and helped strengthen containment lines.
Today – In the northern area of the Butler Fire, crews are continuing efforts to hold the fire on Salmon River Road. They are also watching the area closely and mop up where safe to do so. On the northeast side, firefighters will continue direct line construction, mop up, and work to prevent the fire from moving into Crapo Creek. Moving down the east side, direct line construction will continue in Murderers Gulch as terrain and fire behavior permit. A structure protection group is in place to prepare structures.
At the southeastern end, firefighters will continue to construct and improve lines along Hoteling Ridge. They are also working to mop-up existing lines in Knownothing Creek. On the west side, the fire is slowly backing towards existing lines east and west of Orleans Mountain Lookout. Mop up will continue in areas where the fire has made it to control lines. Firefighters will respond to any fire movement out of Lunch Creek and Hemmel Creek toward constructed lines.
Weather: A Red Flag
Butler Fire virtual community meeting 7:30 7/25/25
Butler Fire
West of Butler Mtn, N/W of Forks of Salmon
Humboldt & Siskiyou CountiesAcres19,744.2Containment10%StatusActive
Updated 3 minutes ago
Created by Watch Duty • 21 days ago • Jul 3 at 6:54 PM
Evacuation Order – Level 3 – Go
FRK-1709, SIS-1703, SIS-1704-B, SIS-1707-A, SIS-1707-B, SIS-1708, SIS-1710, SIS-1802, SIS-1803-A, SIS-1804, SIS-1805, SIS-1808, SIS-1903
Evacuation Warning – Level 2 – Set
SAW-1713, SIS-1704-A, SIS-1705, SIS-1712, SIS-1803-B, SIS-1811, SIS-1906, SIS-1907
Evacuation Notes
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• Staff Reporter
2 minutes ago · Jul 25 at 10:50 AM
Morning Operational Briefing Video with Trevor Johnson, Operations Section Chief with California Interagency Incident Management Team 4
Video Link
• Staff Reporter
30 minutes ago · Jul 25 at 10:23 AM
Virtual Community Meeting Information
Date: July 25, 2025 / Time: 7:30 PM (PDT)
This meeting will be broadcast from the Team 4 YouTube Channel and also on the Six Rivers and Klamath National Forest Facebook pages.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/@CAIIMT4
Red Flag Warning extended to include Friday afternoon and evening
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 1151 AM PDT Thu Jul 24 2025 CAZ280>282-284-285-ORZ624-625-251400- /O.UPG.KMFR.FW.A.0006.250725T2000Z-250726T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.FW.W.0010.250725T2000Z-250726T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0009.250724T2000Z-250725T0600Z/ Western Klamath National Forest- Central Siskiyou County Including Shasta Valley-Shasta- Trinity National Forest in Siskiyou County- Siskiyou County from the Cascade Mountains East and South to Mt Shasta-Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley- Klamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest- South Central Oregon Desert including the BLM Land in Eastern Lake and Western Harney Counties- 1151 AM PDT Thu Jul 24 2025 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 280, 281, 282, 284, 285, 624, AND 625... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 11 PM PDT FRIDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 280, 281, 282, 284, 285, 624, AND 625... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM to 11 PM PDT Friday. The Fire Weather Watch has been upgraded. * AFFECTED AREA...For the Red Flag Warning today, this includes all of Fire Weather Zones 280, 281, 282, 284, and 285, and portions of 624 and 625 east of a line from Klamath Falls to Silver Lake. This includes the Klamath National Forest, Shasta National Forest, Modoc National Forest, and Fremont-Winema National Forest. For the Red Flag Warning Friday, the warning area is much the same, but shifted southeastward to exclude the northwest portion of Fire Weather Zone 280 and exclude the portions of 624 and 625 that are west of a line from Lorella to Paisley. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered to widespread thunderstorm activity with abundant lightning. Thunderstorms will be accompanied by rain, especially on Friday. But, the amount of lightning is expected to exceed critical thresholds. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts around 40 to 60 mph are possible with any thunderstorms that develop. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Follow all fire restrictions. You can find your county`s emergency sign up form as well as links to fire restrictions at weather.gov/medford/wildfire. One less spark, one less wildfire. Be sure you`re signed up for your county`s emergency alert system. Familiarize yourself with your emergency plan and make sure you listen to emergency services. Visit ready.gov/plan for more information. A Red Flag Warning is issued when we identify weather conditions that promote rapid spread of fire which may become life- threatening. This does not mean there is a fire. These conditions are either occurring now or will begin soon. It is important to have multiple ways to receive information from authorities. && $$
Update on Butler Fire 11am 7/24/25
Update from Klamath National Forest
Acreage: 18,855 / Containment: 10%
Operational Update: Firefighters worked directly to reinforce established lines July 23 near Quail Flat up toward Yellow Jacket Ridge. Crews actively worked to hold line and mop up down from Yellow Jacket Ridge along Murderers Gulch and along Sawyers Bar Road.
The fire continued burning from the previous night’s firing operation in the upper portion of McNeal Creek. Crews are constructing and reinforcing lines along the ridge between Knownothing and McNeal Creeks. Helicopters assisted firefighters in these areas with bucket drops.
Fire activity was minimal along the northwest portion of the fire. Firefighters will monitor and mop up along the northwestern edge of the fire and along the Salmon River. Additional containment was achieved near Butler Flats.
Today firefighters will focus on reinforcing and mopping up containment lines along the Salmon River and the ridge going to Yellow Jacket Ridge, Murderer Creek and the ridge above Knownothing Creek.
Weather: The fire area is under a red flag warning today with a 40 percent chance of scattered thunderstorms, bringing lightning, hail, and outflow winds up to 40 miles an hour. Maximum temperatures are expected in the 90s, and minimum relative humidity will be 20 percent.
Red Flag Warning tomorrow, Fire Weather Watch for Friday
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 1216 PM PDT Wed Jul 23 2025 CAZ280>282-284-285-ORZ624-625-241400- /O.UPG.KMFR.FW.A.0005.250724T2000Z-250725T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.FW.W.0009.250724T2000Z-250725T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.FW.A.0006.250725T2000Z-250726T0600Z/ Western Klamath National Forest- Central Siskiyou County Including Shasta Valley-Shasta- Trinity National Forest in Siskiyou County- Siskiyou County from the Cascade Mountains East and South to Mt Shasta-Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley- Klamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest- South Central Oregon Desert including the BLM Land in Eastern Lake and Western Harney Counties- 1216 PM PDT Wed Jul 23 2025 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 11 PM PDT THURSDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM to 11 PM PDT Thursday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch is in effect from Friday afternoon through Friday evening. The Fire Weather Watch for Thursday has been upgraded. * AFFECTED AREA...In California...Fire weather zones 280, 281, 282, 284, and 285. This includes all of Siskiyou and Modoc counties on Thursday then the southern half of Siskiyou County and all but far northwest Modoc County on Friday. In Oregon...Fire weather zones 621, 623, 624, and 625. This includes the Fremont and Winema National Forest, and The Rogue River Siskiyou National Forest. Specifically, east of a line from Klamath Falls to Silver Lake on Thursday, then in southern Lake County on Friday. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered to widespread thunderstorm activity with abundant lightning. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts around 40 to 60 mph are possible with any thunderstorms that develop. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Follow all fire restrictions. You can find your county`s emergency sign up form as well as links to fire restrictions at weather.gov/medford/wildfire. One less spark, one less wildfire. Be sure you`re signed up for your county`s emergency alert system. Familiarize yourself with your emergency plan and make sure you listen to emergency services. Visit ready.gov/plan for more information. A Red Flag Warning is issued when we identify weather conditions that promote rapid spread of fire which may become life- threatening. This does not mean there is a fire. These conditions are either occurring now or will begin soon. It is important to have multiple ways to receive information from authorities. Follow all fire restrictions. Avoid activities that could cause sparks. Visit weather.gov/medford/wildfire for links to fire restrictions in your area. If you have not packet your go kit yet, now is the time to do so. This includes items like important documents and essentials you cannot live without. Fill your vehicle`s fuel tank. Visit ready.gov/kit for more information. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are possible during the valid watch time. These conditions could promote the rapid spread of wildfires which could become life- threatening. Check weather.gov/medford for forecast updates and a possible upgrade of the this watch to a Red Flag Warning. && $$ Visit us at www.weather.gov/Medford
Fire Weather Watch
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 1216 PM PDT Wed Jul 23 2025 CAZ280>282-284-285-ORZ624-625-241400- /O.UPG.KMFR.FW.A.0005.250724T2000Z-250725T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.FW.W.0009.250724T2000Z-250725T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.FW.A.0006.250725T2000Z-250726T0600Z/ Western Klamath National Forest- Central Siskiyou County Including Shasta Valley-Shasta- Trinity National Forest in Siskiyou County- Siskiyou County from the Cascade Mountains East and South to Mt Shasta-Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley- Klamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest- South Central Oregon Desert including the BLM Land in Eastern Lake and Western Harney Counties- 1216 PM PDT Wed Jul 23 2025 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 11 PM PDT THURSDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM to 11 PM PDT Thursday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch is in effect from Friday afternoon through Friday evening. The Fire Weather Watch for Thursday has been upgraded. * AFFECTED AREA...In California...Fire weather zones 280, 281, 282, 284, and 285. This includes all of Siskiyou and Modoc counties on Thursday then the southern half of Siskiyou County and all but far northwest Modoc County on Friday. In Oregon...Fire weather zones 621, 623, 624, and 625. This includes the Fremont and Winema National Forest, and The Rogue River Siskiyou National Forest. Specifically, east of a line from Klamath Falls to Silver Lake on Thursday, then in southern Lake County on Friday. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered to widespread thunderstorm activity with abundant lightning. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts around 40 to 60 mph are possible with any thunderstorms that develop. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Follow all fire restrictions. You can find your county`s emergency sign up form as well as links to fire restrictions at weather.gov/medford/wildfire. One less spark, one less wildfire. Be sure you`re signed up for your county`s emergency alert system. Familiarize yourself with your emergency plan and make sure you listen to emergency services. Visit ready.gov/plan for more information. A Red Flag Warning is issued when we identify weather conditions that promote rapid spread of fire which may become life- threatening. This does not mean there is a fire. These conditions are either occurring now or will begin soon. It is important to have multiple ways to receive information from authorities. Follow all fire restrictions. Avoid activities that could cause sparks. Visit weather.gov/medford/wildfire for links to fire restrictions in your area. If you have not packet your go kit yet, now is the time to do so. This includes items like important documents and essentials you cannot live without. Fill your vehicle`s fuel tank. Visit ready.gov/kit for more information. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are possible during the valid watch time. These conditions could promote the rapid spread of wildfires which could become life- threatening. Check weather.gov/medford for forecast updates and a possible upgrade of the this watch to a Red Flag Warning. && $$
Update on Butler Fire 8am 7/23/25
Butler Fire
West of Butler Mtn, N/W of Forks of Salmon
Humboldt & Siskiyou CountiesAcres18,430.5Containment6%StatusActive
Updated 1 minute ago
Created by Watch Duty • 19 days ago • Jul 3 at 6:54 PM
Evacuation Order – Level 3 – Go
FRK-1709, SIS-1703, SIS-1704-B, SIS-1707-A, SIS-1707-B, SIS-1708, SIS-1710, SIS-1802, SIS-1803-A, SIS-1804, SIS-1805, SIS-1808, SIS-1903
Evacuation Warning – Level 2 – Set
SAW-1713, SIS-1704-A, SIS-1705, SIS-1712, SIS-1803-B, SIS-1811, SIS-1906, SIS-1907
Evacuation Notes
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• Staff Reporter
1 minute ago · Jul 23 at 8:05 AM
Zone SIS-1704 has been split into two zones: SIS-1704-A and SIS-1704-B. Zone SIS-1704-A has been downgraded to an evacuation warning, and Zone SIS-1704-B remains under an evacuation order, per Genasys. These changes are also viewable on the Watch Duty map.
• Staff Reporter
About 2 hours ago · Jul 23 at 6:13 AM
A new fire perimeter was uploaded to the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) and is visible on the Active Fire Perimeters map layer.
Note: Fire perimeters are preliminary and indicate general burn area but do not reflect structure protection efforts by firefighters. A