Butler Fire

West of Butler Mtn, N/W of Forks of Salmon

Humboldt & Siskiyou CountiesAcres8,156Containment0%StatusActive

Updated 5 minutes ago

Created by Watch Duty • 11 days ago • Jul 3 at 6:54 PM

Evacuation Order – Level 3 – Go

SIS-1703, SIS-1704, SIS-1707-A, SIS-1803-A

Evacuation Warning – Level 2 – Set

FRK-1709, SIS-1705, SIS-1707-B, SIS-1802

Evacuation Notes

Genasys Evacuation Map

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Cole Euken

 • Staff Reporter

4 minutes ago · Jul 15 at 9:48 AM

Update from Six Rivers National Forest

Acreage: 8,156 / Containment: 0%

Operational Update: Structure protection measures held for a second day July 14 as the fire continued its progression into the Butler Flat and Nordheimer areas. Temperatures again hit 110 degrees, but this time accompanied by increased winds, sometimes up to 25 miles an hour. The fire made a notable push to the southeast around the Nordheimer area, where aircraft and firefighters concentrated their efforts to minimize its advance.

Crews and aircraft will focus on the southern perimeter of the fire, where winds shifting out of the south should aid their efforts.

Weather and Fire Behavior: Temperatures are expected to be slightly cooler today with highs near 100 degrees. Winds will mostly come out of the southwest with occasional gusts up to 15 miles an hour.

Chase Wink

 • Reporter

About 11 hours ago · Jul 14 at 11:09 PM

The fire did not spot across the Salmon River, as previously reported by USFS Six Rivers.

The previous Situation Summary update from Six Rivers NF has been corrected to the following:

“Situation Summary [Corrected]: Temperatures reached 110 degrees again today with winds gusting up to 25 mph. A spot fire ignited near Nordheimer Campground but stayed west of the Salmon River. Aircraft and crews worked on it throughout the day, keeping it to about 50-60 acres.”

Chase Wink

 • Reporter

About 12 hours ago · Jul 14 at 9:23 PM

Update from US Forest Service – Six Rivers National Forest on Facebook:

The fire is 8,156 acres and 0% contained.

“Situation Summary:

Temperatures reached 110 degrees again today with winds gusting up to 25 mph. The Butler Fire spotted across the Salmon River near Crapo Creek, and aircraft worked on it throughout the day. Crews are going direct where they can in order to keep the spot fire as small as possible. It is estimated to be 50-60 acres.”

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.

Full update HERE

Fire activity: Temperatures yesterday were in the mid-90s over much of the area of the fire. While limiting the use of aircraft, the smoke we experienced over the fire had the effect of moderating temperature and fire behavior. Operations Section Chief Gino DeGraffenreid summarized yesterday’s fire behavior this way: “the fire has behaved as we’ve hoped, it continues to slowly back down toward our control lines, giving us the time and opportunity to build and reinforce our firelines.” To the north of the fire, the fire has slowly moved downslope into the Smith Creek drainage, where it is still south of containment lines. On the east flank of the fire, the fire continues to move up the ridge adjacent to Rip Gut Creek. It has crested the ridge to the north, while it remains downslope of the ridge to the south. In areas where it has crested the ridge, the fire has moderately moved downslope toward Rip Gut Creek. To the south, the fire has continued the same sort of moderate progression toward the Pit River, the primary control feature along the southern flank of the fire. The fire has moved toward the Brock Mountain Road on the west under the influence of our morning northeast winds. The west and northwest portions of the Brock Mountain Road fireline continue to serve as the primary holding feature on the west side of the fire.

Fire Weather: We are likely to have clearer skies throughout the day, but with that we will experience warmer temperatures expected to exceed 100 degrees throughout the area of the Green Fire. Relative humidity may reach a low of 15 to 20 percent. Winds are predicted to be moderate at 5 to 7 mph out of the northeast in the morning, but shifting to the south in the afternoon. There is a slight chance of afternoon thunderstorms that could bring strong outflow winds to the area of the fire, but the probability of storms is low. Beginning on Tuesday, July 14, temperatures will begin to somewhat moderate with anticipated highs in the low 90s. With this moderation of temperature we will likely experience winds in the range of 10 to 20 mph beginning Tuesday and extending into the week.

Fire Operations: Operational priorities include holding the Brock Mountain Road that forms the primary containment line along the west flank of the fire; continuing firing operations to strengthen fireline to the north and northeast of the fire; finishing the southernmost portion of the east fireline that connects with the Pit River; and, ensuring that the Green Fire remains north of the Pit River. Four suppression watercraft will be used to ferry crews into the fire area as well as suppress any fire that progresses south to the Pit River. To the southwest of the fire, crews will work to finalize plans for the placement of fireline that will form the southwest containment line that extends between the two arms of Shasta Lake. To the west and northwest, crews and engines will work the Brock Mountain Road with the objective of securing the fire along the road. As feasible, firing may be initiated along the northern portion of the Brock Mountain Road beneath the footprint of the previous Shoe Fire. In the north and northeast areas of the fire, while conditions allow, crews will continue firing operations to reinforce fireline along the Rip Gut Ridge, progressively moving those operations to the southeast. Weather conditions today should favor the use of aircraft in support of our ground crews on the Green Fire.

Evacuations: As of July 12, a portion of Shasta County Zone LKH-1448 has been placed under an mandatory evacuation order. All, or portions of Shasta County Zones LKH-1448, LKH-1190, LKH-1200, are under an evacuation warning.

Smoke Outlook: July 13, 2025 – from Shasta Trinity National Forest

Today, smoke from the Green Fire is creating hazardous conditions in parts of Northern California, particularly near Highway 299, where communities like Burney and Montgomery Creek are experiencing some of the heaviest impacts. Air quality is expected to reach levels that are unhealthy for sensitive groups, and may worsen at times. Combined with an ongoing heat advisory, these conditions pose serious health risks. Everyone, especially children, older adults, and those with respiratory issues, should avoid strenuous outdoor activity and stay indoors as much as possible. Please take care of yourself and check on those who may need extra support.

Update from Shasta-Trinity National Forest on Facebook

Size – 10,334 acres

Containment – 5%

Two ‘Super Scooper’ aircraft are now available to support operations on the Green Fire. These aircraft may use multiple arms of Shasta Lake in coordination with other airships using the lake as a water source. These aircraft require a mile of open water to refill their onboard tank. In areas being used by these aircraft, boaters should move toward the shore to ensure the safety of our aircrews, safety of recreational boaters, and to ensure that suppression of the Green Fire will not be hindered.

Fire Activity – Yesterday, we experienced widespread temperatures over 100 degrees, coupled with dry and windy conditions that favored active fire behavior. Yesterday, on the north side of the fire in the area of Alder Springs, the fire continued to back down toward the area previously burned during the Shoe Fire. On the east side of the fire, where the fire has crossed Flat Creek, crews and aircraft were used to limit growth of this area of the fire. Crews have continued to strengthen the fireline along Rip Gut Ridge, adding water pumps and hose lays in preparation for firing operations. To the south, the fire has reached the Pit River where suppression watercraft were used to secure the fire, resulting in containment of the fire along a portion of the river. One of these boats, equipped with a medic, was used to transport a firefighter suffering from heat-related illness to a waiting ambulance to receive care. To the southwest, the fire has moved across the Brock Mountain Road (FS RD 35N02). The remainder of the Brock Mountain Road to the west and northwest remains secure.

Fire Weather – Today will bring conditions similar to the last two days which have resulted in active fire behavior and growth. Temperatures may surpass 100 degrees and relative humidity may reach a low of approximately 15 percent. Moderate winds will be out of the northeast in the morning, but shifting to the south in the afternoon. Throughout the weekend and in

Green Fire spreads to over 8,000 acres, prompts evacuations in Shasta-Trinity forest

Jessica Skropanic
Redding Record Searchlight

The Green Fire spread rapidly north of Lake Shasta on Friday, pushed by hot and dry gusty winds and very dry vegetation — prompting the county to warn of health risks from heavy smoke and to issue an evacuation order and warnings for zones in and around the blaze.

The wildfire grew to 8,087 acres late Friday night, according to California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s inter-agency report — up from 5,914 acres that morning. It continued to burn northeast of Lake Shasta and east of the lake’s Pit River arm, and over parts of Brook Mountain Lookout Road, according to the U.S. Forest Service’s fire map.

There’s no containment on the Green Fire, the forest service reported on Friday night.

The National Weather Service reported the heat wave hitting the Redding area and North State will continue through Monday, further drying air and vegetation and challenging firefighters.

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Butler Fire

West of Butler Mtn, N/W of Forks of Salmon

Humboldt & Siskiyou CountiesAcres3,615Containment-StatusActive

Updated 2 minutes ago

Created by Watch Duty • 6 days ago • Jul 3 at 6:54 PM

Evacuation Order – Level 3 – Go

SIS-1703, SIS-1704, SIS-1707-A, SIS-1803-A

Evacuation Warning – Level 2 – Set

FRK-1709, SIS-1705, SIS-1707-B, SIS-1802

Evacuation Notes

Genasys Evacuation Map

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Cole Euken

 • Staff Reporter

1 minute ago · Jul 10 at 11:06 AM

Butler Fire Update from Six Rivers National Forest

Acreage: 3,615 / Containment: 0%

Today the Butler and Nordheimer Structure Groups will put in more hoselay and set up equipment to protect communities and infrastructure. Crews will continue to assess and prep the Salmon River Road between Butler Creek and Nordheimer Creek. To the east and south, crews will continue to scout Forest Road 10N04, lines from the 2024 Boise Fire, lines in the Horn Gap area, as well as the fire within the Nordheimer drainage. Crews near the Nordheimer community will also assist with structure protection across the Salmon River.

Weather & Fire Behavior: In the words of incident meteorologist James White, the area is defined as a “land of inversions.” This morning the relative humidities were in the 80s in the lower slopes and valleys and in the 30s-40s in the upper slopes and ridgelines. This is good for fuel moisture recovery and fire behavior. However, as temperatures continue to rise in the coming days and relative humidities decrease, fire behavior will be more active. Wind in the area is expected to be terrain controlled and mostly expected to be be localized and weak. Along the Salmon River as well as ridge tops (north) gusts up to 20 mph may be possible.

Justin Roberts

 • Reporter

About 5 hours ago · Jul 10 at 6:14 AM

The fire is 3615 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.

Note: Fire perimeters are preliminary and indicate general burn area but do not reflect structure protection efforts by firefighters. A structure within a fire perimeter may not be damaged or destroyed.

Cole Euken

 • Staff Reporter

About 17 hours ago · Jul 9 at 6:06 PM

An Evacuation Order has been issued for Zone: SIS-1707-A – per the Genasys Evacuation Map.

Cole Euken

 • Staff Reporter

About 20 hours ago · Jul 9 at 3:06 PM

Evacuation Order has been issued for Zone: SIS-1704 and an Evacuation Warning has been issued for Zone: SIS-1705 – per the Genasys Evacuation Map.

These evacuation zones are viewable on the Watch Duty map or via the Genasys Evacuation Map.

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Green Fire

N/E of Gray Rocks & West of Fenders Ferry Rd, 8 miles west of Montgomery Creek

Shasta County, CAAcres3,741.3Containment-StatusActive

Updated about 2 hours ago

Created by Watch Duty • 7 days ago • Jul 2 at 9:27 AM

Evacuation Warning – Level 2 – Set

LKH-1448

Evacuation Notes

Genasys Evacuation Map

Forest Closure Order

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Cole Euken

 • Staff Reporter

About 2 hours ago · Jul 9 at 1:06 PM

The fire has now been mapped at 3,741.3 acres by CAL FIRE Intel aircraft. Their perimeter is visible on the Watch Duty map under 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 structure within a fire perimeter may not be damaged or destroyed.

Cole Euken

 • Staff Reporter

About 4 hours ago · Jul 9 at 11:33 AM

Green Fire Update from Shasta Trinity National Forest

Size: 3,272 acres / Percent Contained: 0%

Today, firefighters are focused on strengthening containment lines with the help of bulldozers, chippers, and hand crews. Work continues along the fire perimeter and surrounding road systems, which remain closed to the public for your safety and to allow uninterrupted access for firefighting equipment. Structure protection specialists are actively assessing homes and values at risk, installing hose lays and pump systems where needed.

Currently, 389 personnel are assigned to the incident, including seven highly skilled Type 1 and Type 2 hand crews. Resources also include five Type 1 helicopters, one each of Type 2 and Type 3 helicopters, four Type 3 engines, ten bulldozers, and an advanced EMT ambulance. Two CL-415 Super Scooper aircraft have been ordered to support water delivery closer to the fire. To reinforce ongoing suppression efforts, more than 500 additional firefighters and overhead personnel have been ordered and are expected to arrive in the coming days. Their arrival will significantly boost our capacity to hold and improve control lines across this rugged and remote terrain.

Weather: Once again wind is expected to impact fire activity. Fire growth is likely in the southern sections in the morning, and then in the northern sections in the afternoon as wind patterns shift. Low humidity and temperatures in the upper 80s and low 90s are forecast.

Air Resources: Aircraft assigned include five type 1 helicopters, one type 2 helicopter, and two type 3 helicopters. Fixed-wing aircraft are stationed and ready for deployment out of the Redding Airtanker Base.

Closure: To ensure firefighter safety and operational efficiency, the Hirz Recreation Complex is now closed to the public until further notice. We recognize this is one of the most popular campgrounds on Shasta Lake, especially during the peak of summer recreation season.

However, this decision was not made lightly. The area is being used as a forward operating base for the Green Fire, allowing firefighting crews to reduce travel time, limit exposure, and get more boots on the ground, faster. This strategic move enhances our ability to protect lives, property, and natural resources.

We understand the inconvenience this causes to our visitors, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this critical time. Please help us keep the focus on firefighting by avoiding the area entirely.

Road Closures: Shasta Trinity National Forest http://www.fs.usda.gov/…/alerts/greenfire-closure-order

Michael Silvester

 • Staff Reporter

About 14 hours ago · Jul 9 at 12:44 AM

The fire is 3,271.8 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.

Note: Fire perimeters are preliminary and indicate general burn area but do not reflect structure protection efforts by firefighters. A structure within a fire perimeter may not be damaged or destroyed.

Cole Euken

 • Staff Reporter

About 18 hours ago · Jul 8 at 9:22 PM

A Forest Closure Order is in effect for the area of the Green Fire in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Please avoid this area for your own safety and so firefighters can carry out their duties fighting this fire.

Butler Fire

West of Butler Mtn, N/W of Forks of Salmon

Siskiyou County, CAAcres339.7Containment-StatusActive

Updated about 1 hour ago

Created by Watch Duty • 3 days ago • Jul 3 at 6:54 PM

Evacuation Order – Level 3 – Go

SIS-1703

Evacuation Warning – Level 2 – Set

SIS-1704, SIS-1803-A

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Katlyn C

 • Staff Reporter

About 1 hour ago · Jul 7 at 8:59 AM

Siskiyou County Sheriffs Office has issued an EVACUATION ORDER for Zones SIS – 1703 near Butler Mountain. Anyone in this area is ordered to leave now.

They have also issued an EVACUATION WARNING for Zones SIS-1704 and SIS-1803-A. Anyone in these areas 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

These zones is viewable on the Watch Duty Map or on Genasys

Maureen Bonessa

 • Reporter

About 4 hours ago · Jul 7 at 5:57 AM

The fire is 339.7 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.

Note: Fire perimeters are preliminary and indicate general burn area but do not reflect structure protection efforts by firefighters. A structure within a fire perimeter may not be damaged or destroyed.

Chase Wink

 • Reporter

About 12 hours ago · Jul 6 at 9:26 PM

Update from Six Rivers National Forest on Facebook:

The fire is 233 acres and 0% contained. Four crews, four engines and 1 helicopter is assigned.

“The Butler Fire is being managed with a full suppression strategy emphasizing firefighter and public safety.

Operational Update:

The Butler Structure Group is working with local homeowners to protect structures with hose lays and strengthening defensible space by removing brush and creating fire lines around values at risk. The Nordheimer Structure Group is engaging in structure protection efforts as well as scouting ridges off of Orleans Mountain into Salmon River Road to use as primary containment lines.

A handcrew spent the day hiking to the fire area on Boundary Trail. However, due to the marine influence, thick smoke has been making visibility difficult to assess fire activity. The marine influence subsided this afternoon, allowing aerial resources to resume suppression efforts.

Hotshot crews are conducting defensing firing to reinforce fire lines and maintain backing fire in the Lewis Creek drainage. The glow from fire activity and defensive firing operations tonight may be highly visible to area residents.

Closures & Evacuations:

There are currently no evacuation orders, planned road closures or delays along Salmon River Road. However, local residents are advised to slow down and use caution with the increased firefighter presence in the area.

Weather & Fire Behavior:

The fire has been exhibiting moderate rates of spread and has started to rollout on both sides of the ridge, making a significant run towards Butler Creek. However, the marine layer helped moderate fire behavior today. Smoke is expected to settle into Forks of Salmon overnight.

View of Butler Fire from Orleans Mt. Lookout.”

Cole Euken

 • Staff Reporter

About 16 hours ago · Jul 6 at 5:59 PM

The fire has now been mapped at 232.8 acres by CAL FIRE Intel aircraft. Their perimeter is visible on the Watch Duty map under 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 structure within a fire perimeter may not be damaged or destroyed.

Jacket Fire

North of Sawyers Bar Rd, 3 miles north of Forks of Salmon

Siskiyou County, CAAcres48.1Containment-StatusActive

Updated 5 minutes ago

Created by Watch Duty • 1 day ago • Jul 3 at 10:15 AM

Evacuation Order – Level 3 – Go

SIS-1708

Evacuation Warning – Level 2 – Set

FRK-1709, SIS-1707, SIS-1710

Cole Euken

 • Staff Reporter

3 minutes ago · Jul 4 at 4:57 PM

The fire has been mapped at 48.1 acres by CAL FIRE Intel aircraft. Their perimeter is visible on the Watch Duty map under 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 structure within a fire perimeter may not be damaged or destroyed.

Cole Euken

 • Staff Reporter

28 minutes ago · Jul 4 at 4:33 PM

The Jacket Fire is estimated to be 20 acres. Two dozers, four hand crews, and several engines had a successful evening engaged in direct suppression efforts. Several suppression resources from the Siskiyou Unit of CAL FIRE are assisting. Air resources continue to be utilized to slow the fire’s growth. An additional dozer and hotshot crew are enroute. The fire is burning in very steep country with heavy brush and dead and down fuel. Evacuation Orders and Warnings have been issued.

Per Klamath National Forest