Incident Update Shelly Fire

Date:
07/18/2024
Time:
1:07 PM

Klamath National Forest - Shelly Fire Information Line: 530-842-3516 : 2024 Shelly@firenet.gov : (Hours 8:00 am - 8:00 pm)

Incident Facts

Name
Shelly Fire
Start Date/Time
2024-07-03
Incident Status
Active
Location
Shelly Lake, Marble Mountain Wilderness
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Siskiyou
Administration Unit
Unified Command: Klamath National Forest and CAL FIRE Siskiyou Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
15,460
Containment
18%
Structures Threatened
1,102
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
6
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Yesterday, conditions were favorable allowing excellent progress in the Kidder Creek and Patterson Creek Drainages. The afternoon winds brought increased fire activity in the southern portion of the fire. Small pockets of interior fuel caused more smoke to be visible, however, it does not pose a threat to containment lines. Heavy use of helicopters in the afternoon aided firefighters on the ground to strengthen the line.

Today, firefighters will work on connecting portions of the containment line between Mill Creek and Patterson Creek. Air support will be available to cool flare-ups and allow crews to work the fire's edge. Pack mules are staging at the Six Mile Camp providing equipment and supplies to crews working on the Right Fork of the North Fork of the Salmon River.

Hwy 3 is now open to thru traffic. Evacuation Order areas have been reduced or decreased to warnings. Please visit the Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office webpage for a list of currently affected areas and a map. Drivers in the Shelly Fire area should exercise caution and remain alert for heavy equipment and fire personnel on or near the roadways.

 

WEATHER:
Today, it will be a little cooler with dry and breezy conditions. A warm, dry pattern with enhanced terrain-driven winds will continue for the next several days.

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Center

Kahtishraam Wellness Center – Yreka
1403 Katishraam
Yreka, CA 96097
Contact: 530-340-3539
*Showers and cots are available.
RV Dry Camping/Parking
West Webb St. and Hoag St. in Montague
  • Please note at this time there are no extra services (sewage/water/power hookups).
  • This is currently set up for DRY camping.

Evacuation Animal Shelters

Animal shelters are available at the following locations(s) for those who have pets and animals that have been displaced due to the #SHELLYFIRE:
🐶Dog Evacuation Shelter:
Rescue Ranch Yreka 2216 East Oberlin Road, Yreka CA 96097
🐷Livestock Animal Evacuation Shelter (Horses, pigs, sheep, goats, birds):
Siskiyou Golden Fair
1712 Fairlane Road, Yreka, CA 96097
🐱Cat Evacuation Shelter:
Siskiyou Golden Fair - Armory Building
1712 Fairlane Road, Yreka, CA 96097

Evavuation Order Zones
  • SIS-2203-B
  • SIS-2203-D
  • SIS-2206-A
  • SIS-2102-A
  • SIS-2200
  • SIS-2301
Evacuation Warning Zones
  • SIS-2102-B 
  • SIS-2108-A 
  • SIS-2108-B 
  • SIS-2105 
  • SIS-2001 
  • SIS-1316 
  • SIS-2206-C 
  • SIS-2203-A 
  • SIS-2203-E 
  • SIS-1414
  • SIS-1521
  • SIS-2402
  • SIS-2304
  • SIS-2203-C
  • ETN-2307
  • ETN-2310
  • ETN-2319
  • ETN-2322-A

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
175
Water Tenders
60
Helicopters
15
Dozers
48
Hand Crews
114
Other
29
Total Personnel
2958

Cooperating Agencies

Name Phone Address URL
Etna Fire Department, Etna Ambulance, Siskiyou County Board of Supervisors, Karuk Tribe, Jefferson Resource Co., FWS Forestry, Scott Valley Community Liaison, Salmon River Community Liaison, BLM, Siskiyou County OES, Siskiyou County Sheriff Office, and The 1st District of California House of Representative. Fire Information Line -530-214-9737