Incident Update Mountain Fire

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Date:
09/11/2022
Time:
1:35 PM

Information Line: : (925) 872-8556

Media Line: : (925) 519-6317

Incident Facts

Name
Mountain Fire
Start Date/Time
2022-09-02
Incident Status
Active
Location
Gazelle-Callahan Road, east of Gazelle Mountain , southeast of Gazelle
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Siskiyou
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE Siskiyou
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
12,635
Containment
60%
Structures Threatened
515
Structures Destroyed
4
Structures Damaged
0
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
2
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

MOUNTAIN FIRE EVACUATION ORDERS AND EVACUATION WARNINGS - Release date: 9/11/2022, 1:00PM

WHAT: Mountain Fire Evacuation Orders/ Warnings

WHEN: 1:00 P.M. 9/11/2022 

WHERE:
The following ZONE is in an Evacuation Order

Zone SIS-2218B
The following ZONES are in an Evacuation Warning

Zone SIS-2218
Zone SIS-2218C

For more information about wildfire preparedness visit: https://www.readyforwildfire.org/
View the most current evacuation warnings and orders visit: Mill and Mountain Fire Information | Siskiyou County California/


The spot fire is established in the Macks Gulch drainage. Overnight, fire activity was active with wind gusts over 30 MPH and dry conditions leading to uphill runs and short-range spotting in heavy brush and timber fuels. Firefighters will continue to construct direct and indirect fireline today.

A cooling trend will develop across the area with a slight increase in relative humidity.

The Local Assistance Center is located at the Weed Community Center, 161 East Lincoln Ave, Weed, CA. and is open today, September 11, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The center will provide access to county departments, service providers, State, Federal as well as many others.

For information on returning home after a wildfire, visit readyforwildfire.org.

Road Closures:

• Cram Gulch Road @ Scarface Road
• Scarface Road @ Moffett Creek
• Gazelle Callahan Road @ Masterson Road
• Gazelle Callahan Road @ Old Highway 99

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Information:
https://www.co.siskiyou.ca.us/emergencyservices/page/mill-and-mountain-fire-information

Animal Evacuation Shelter Information:

Large animals:
Siskiyou County Fairgrounds
1712 Fairlane Rd, Yreka, CA 96097

Dogs:
Rescue Ranch Adoption Center
2216 E Oberlin Rd, Yreka, CA 96097

Cats:
Siskiyou County Fairgrounds Armory
1712 Fairlane Rd, Yreka, CA 96097

Evacuation Shelter Information:

Kahtishraam Karuk Wellness Center
1403 Kahtishraam, Yreka

Assigned Resources

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Engines
85
Water Tenders
26
Helicopters
9
Dozers
17
Hand Crews
25
Total Personnel
1240

Cooperating Agencies

Name Phone Address URL
Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office, CalOES, US Forest Service, US Department of Agriculture, Pacific Power and Light, Lake Shastina Community Service District, Bureau of Land Management, City of Weed, Siskiyou County OES, AT&T, CALTRANS, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, CHP, Red Cross, Blue Star Gas, Northern California Fire Cooperative Association, University of California Cooperative Extension, and California Conservation Corps.