Katlyn C
• Staff Reporter
20 minutes ago · Jul 14 at 10:16 AM
The fire reached the outer edges of the Butler Flats and Nordheimer communities July 13, but structure protection measures put in place by firefighters earlier in the week held. Helicopters provided support through much of the day, both around Butler Flats and along the Salmon River Road corridor to keep the fire west of the Salmon River.
Crews will continue providing structure protection and monitoring the Salmon River Road corridor for spot fires across the river as winds out of the northwest are expected to increase, including gusts up to 25 miles an hour.
Firefighters are also working with Tribal representatives and cultural resource advisors to reopen dozer and handlines constructed during previous fires in the event of any southern or westerly spread of the fire.
Evacuations: Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office has issued evacuation orders for the following zones impacted by the Butler Fire: SIS-1703, SIS-1704 (Butler Creek, Lewis Creek, Bloomer Mine residents and Nordheimer Campground), SIS-1707-A and SIS-1803-A.
Zones SIS-1705, SIS-1707-B, SIS-1708, and SIS-1802 are under an evacuation warning, where residents are advised to be prepared to evacuate if conditions become more threatening.
Closures:The road between Butler Flat and Nordheimer Campground remains closed as rocks and burning debris continued to fall into the roadway. Nordheimer and Oak Bottom campgrounds are also closed.
Weather and Fire Behavior: Extreme heat continues today with highs forecast at 105 degrees. Winds will slightly pick up out of the northwest with occasional gusts up to 25 miles an hour.
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