1 mi
North of Forest Rd 25 & 3.8 miles West of Castle Crags State Park, Castella
Shasta & Siskiyou CountiesAcres80Containment-StatusActive
Updated 6 minutes ago
Evacuation Order – Level 3 – Go
Shasta County
CST-1070-B
Evacuation Warning – Level 2 – Set
Siskiyou County
SIS-6200, SIS-6203, SIS-6301
Shasta & Siskiyou CountiesAcres80Containment-StatusActive
Updated 20 minutes ago
Evacuation Warning – Level 2 – Set
Shasta County
CST-1070-B
Siskiyou County
SIS-6200, SIS-6203, SIS-6301
Evacuation Notes
• Reporter
Siskiyou County: Zone SIS-6203 is now under evacuation warning per Genasys Protect.
• Reporter
Zone CST-1070B is now under an evacuation warning per Genasys Protect.
Siskiyou County
SIS-6200, SIS-6301
Evacuation Notes
• Reporter
The fire is now 75-100 acres per Air Attack.
• Reporter
Incident Command has requested Three additional engines, two additional dozers, and two crews have been requested by incident command. The fire has jumped a holding feature on a forest road with frequent spots and wind, creating a challenge. An additional type 1 or type 2 air tanker has been requested by air attack
• Reporter
Girard Ridge 1 – ALERTCalifornia | UC San Diego
Air Attack has requested 2 LATS (Large Air Tanker) and a VLAT (Very large air tanker)
Current view of the fire on the Girard Ridge 1 Camera.
• Reporter
Zones SIS-6301 and SIS-6200 are now under evacuation warning per Genasys Protect.
Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office has issued an EVACUATION WARNING for this zone due to the Root Fire in Shasta County, burning toward Siskiyou County. Anyone in this area should be prepared to leave. For the latest information regarding this or any other emergency impacting Siskiyou County go to the ReadySiskiyou website at www.readysiskiyou.gov
BLUE FIRE EVACUATION ORDER
*UPDATED AS OF 8/31/25 @ 5:30 PM*
Due to fire activity on the #Bluefire near Seiad Valley, California, the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office, with the support of our fire partners, is issuing an EVACUATION ORDER for the following zone:
SIS-1118-B (NEW)
Please note, SIS-1118 has been split into two zones for this incident. If you are in SIS-1118-B, evacuate IMMEDIATELY.
EVACUATION WARNINGS are in place U.S. Forest Service – Six Rivers National ForestS-1114 (NEW)
SIS-1117
SISiskiyou Media Council118-A (NEW)
SIS-1230 (NEW)
SIS-1233 (NEW)
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8/31/25 Emergency area closure from the Klamath National Forest on Facebook
An emergency area closure is in effect on the Klamath National Forest beginning August 31st due to the Blue Fire south of Seiad, California. The closure area is south of CA Highway 96 from the Scott River Road westward to Grider Ridge, just south of Seiad. Grider Ridge delineates the western boundary of the closure, which then extends to the east through the Maple Spring area and on to Lake Mountain Lookout and Browns Knob, where it turns to the northeast to tie in with the intersection of Highway 96 and the Scott River Road.
A section of the Pacific Crest Trail is within the closure area and extends from Seiad through the closure polygon and into the Marble Mountain Wilderness to the junction with the Kelsey National Recreation Trail. The closure area also includes Grider Creek Campground and the Grider Creek and Cold Spring trailheads.
To provide for public safety during the ongoing Blue Fire, the emergency closure prohibits the following acts:
Going into or being upon any National Forest System lands within the Blue Fire Closure Area.
Being on any National Forest System trails within the Blue Fire Closure Area.
Being on any National Forest System roads within the Blue Fire Closure Area.
Entering or using any Developed Recreation Sites within the Blue Fire Closure Area.
The closure is in effect from August 31 through September 20, 2025.
For a complete forest order and a map of the affected area, visit the following LINK
Additional information on The Blue Fire can be found HERE
Siskiyou County, CAAcres398.4Containment-StatusActive
Updated 37 minutes ago
Evacuation Warning – Level 2 – Set
SIS-1007, SIS-1117, SIS-1118
Evacuation Notes
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• Staff Reporter
Update from Klamath NF: This evening winds picked up again on the Blue Fire and fire activity has significantly picked up, pushing it west past Blue Mountain. Fire is now backing down toward Grider Creek, spotting ahead of itself. Fire is also actively backing towards Walker to the east with spotting as well.
• Staff Reporter
Evacuation Warnings have now been issued for Zones SIS-1007 & SIS-1117 due to the Blue Fire – per the Genasys Evacuation Map. These zones can also be viewed on the Watch Duty map.
Cole Euken
• Staff Reporter
Update from Six Rivers National Forest – 8/30
Acres: 4,922 / Containment 0%
Operational Update: The fire remained active yesterday and through the night with two new spot fires across the Klamath River east of Dillon campground.
Heavy smoke limited aircraft water drops through part of the day. When air support was available, five helicopters provided bucket drops of water on the fire. Dozers, helicopters, and hand crews worked east of Hwy 96 from the south southeast moving toward the far east edge of the fire. Firefighters completed mop up, looking for and putting out hot spots up to 100 feet behind structures. Crews continue to monitor the north side of the fire, but no crews are in this area due inaccessibility. Firefighters are working closely with resource advisors and cultural resource specialists to ensure natural and cultural resources are protected.
Weather will continue to be dry and warm with temperatures in the mid 90’s. Relative humidity will remain in the upper teens, and wind gusts up to 20 miles an hour are possible.
CalTrans is operating 1-way controlled traffic on Highway 96 at various locations from 10.7 miles west to 2.2 miles west of Cottage Grove due to fire operations. Debris is rolling into the roadway. Drive with caution.
• Reporter
The fire is 4,921.6 acres per the perimeter uploaded to the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), which is visible on the Watch Duty map under the Active Fire Perimeters map layer.
Travis Thane, Operations Section Chief for CA Team 1, gives this morning’s operational update for the Dillon Fire.
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BLUE FIRE UPDATE
Maureen Bonessa
• Reporter
8/30/25 Morning update from Klamath National Forest
The Blue Fire is 200 acres and remained active on Friday while air tankers and helicopters worked to limit growth and keep it out of the Grider Creek drainage. Resources on the ground put in direct fireline where possible and worked on preparing roads for use as indirect containment line. CAL FIRE provided additional horsepower with a strike team of engines, firefighter hand crews from the Siskiyou Unit, as well as hand crews from out of the area. Overhead personnel assessed options for indirect containment line to keep the fire as small as possible.
Increased wind in the early evening caused an uptick in fire behavior on the Blue and nearby Bravo fires. The wind died down around nightfall, moderating fire behavior. As of Saturday morning, the Blue Fire had not reached Walker Creek (east of the fire) and had not crossed the ridge of Blue Mountain (west of the fire).
Today fire personnel will continue direct line construction where possible, while evaluating options for indirect line placement. Air tankers and helicopters will support firefighters on the ground with retardant and bucket drops as smoke conditions allow
Evacuations: An Evacuation Warning is effect for zone SIS-1118, south of Seiad. Grider Creek Campground and a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail are in the Evacuation Warning area. Current information on evacuations can be found at Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office on Facebook
Pacific Crest Trail: The Blue Fire is burning about two miles west of mile 1649 of the Pacific Crest Trail, which passes through the Evacuation Warning area. Hikers are strongly encouraged to bypass this section of the Trail.
Weather: Dry weather will continue through early next week. Afternoon temperatures will be above normal, then temperatures will trend hotter early next week. Expect low humidities and breezy to gusty afternoon and evening breezes each day through Monday. The threat for afternoon and early evening thunderstorms could enter the picture next Tuesday and Wednesday.
Siskiyou County, CAAcres134Containment-StatusActive
Updated 9 minutes ago
Evacuation Warning – Level 2 – Set
SIS-1118
Evacuation Notes
• Staff Reporter
An Evacuation Warning has been issued for Zone: SIS-1118 – per the Genasys Evacuation Map.
This evacuation zone is viewable on the Watch Duty map or via the Genasys Evacuation Map.
• Reporter
8/29/25 Morning update from Klamath National Forest on Facebook
Fire activity picked up on the Blue Fire last night, breaching sections of direct fireline that had been constructed. An infrared detection flight last night mapped the fire at 134 acres. Firefighters were on scene through the night. Fire personnel are continuing to attempt direct line construction where possible, while evaluating options for indirect line placement.
An additional hotshot crew is enroute this morning. The Blue Fire is about four miles south of Seiad, on Walker Ridge.
Off Hwy 96 & Ti Bar Rd, South of Cottage Grove
Siskiyou County, CAAcres4,016Containment0%StatusActive
Updated 11 minutes ago
Evacuation Order – Level 3 – Go
SIS-1402-A, SIS-1405, SIS-1503-A, SIS-1506, SIS-1509-B
Evacuation Warning – Level 2 – Set
SIS-1300, SIS-1301, SIS-1402-B, SIS-1408, SIS-1503-B, SIS-1509-A, SIS-1604
5 mi
Off Hwy 96 & Ti Bar Rd, South of Cottage Grove
Siskiyou County, CAAcres2,134Containment-StatusActive
Updated 7 minutes ago
Evacuation Order – Level 3 – Go
SIS-1402-A, SIS-1405, SIS-1503-A, SIS-1506, SIS-1509-B
Evacuation Warning – Level 2 – Set
SIS-1300, SIS-1301, SIS-1402-B, SIS-1408, SIS-1503-B, SIS-1509-A, SIS-1604
Evacuation Notes
• Staff Reporter
The Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office has issued an EVACUATION ORDER for Zones: 1506, 1402A, 1503A, 1509B, 1405 due to the Dillon Fire. The fire is moving towards Carter Creek Rd, Do not delay, get out now! – per a Wireless Emergency Alert from Siskiyou County