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Location: Siskiyou County, CA

Size: 15,232 acres

Cause: Under Investigation

Start Date: Wednesday July 3, 2023, at 1:27 PM

Percent Contained: 3%

Personnel: 3,355

CURRENT SITUATION:

Yesterday, firefighting efforts benefited from slightly cooler temperatures and higher humidity levels following the passage of thunderstorms over the area. Hand and dozer line construction extended from Patterson Creek southwest to Whisky Butte, with hose lines. The Shackleford drainage area continued to receive support through water and retardant drops. A severe thunderstorm cell passing directly over the fire prompted crews to temporarily retreat from direct firefighting efforts to ensure firefighter safety. Once the storm had cleared, crews resumed their direct attack tactics.

Today, resources will focus on direct firefighting efforts along Shackleford Ridge, progressing southwest towards Campbell and Cliff Lakes. Protecting structures in Quartz Valley, Greenview, Etna, and surrounding areas remains our utmost priority. Engine crews are deployed strategically in and around these communities.

Drivers in the Shelly Fire area are urged to exercise caution, reduce speed, and remain vigilant for heavy equipment and fire personnel on or near roadways.

WEATHER:

There is a RED FLAG WARNING in effect until 9:00pm today. Enhanced terrain-driven up-canyon winds will continue, with westerly down-canyon winds in the late afternoon and evening. Some isolated dry thunderstorms are again possible throughout the day. Strong outflow winds are possible, near any thunderstorms, with gusts ranging from 20 mph. 

EVACUATIONS:

Multiple Evacuation orders and warnings remain in effect. For current updates on evacuations, visit www.facebook.com/SiskiyouCountySheriff and www.facebook.com/SiskiyouCountyOES Additional evacuation information and a map can be found on the Genasys site at: https://protect.genasys.com/search?z=14&latlon=41.550694%2C-122.905589

SHELTERS:

Kahtishraam Wellness Center - Yreka 1403 Kahtishraam, Yreka, CA 96097 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.

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Animal shelters are available at the following locations(s) for those who have pets and animals that been displaced due to the Shelly Fire:

Dog Evacuation Shelter:

Rescue Ranch Yreka

2216 East Oberlin Road, Yreka CA 96097 Contact: John Golay 541-698-7526

Livestock Animal Evacuation Shelter (Horses, pigs, sheep, goats, birds):

Siskiyou Golden Fair

1712 Fairlane Road, Yreka, CA 96097 Contact: Tom Taylor 530-340-1038

Cat Evacuation Shelter:

Siskiyou Golden Fair - Armory Building 1712 Fairlane Road, Yreka, CA 96097

Contact: Becca 530-340-0656

CLOSURES:

An official closure area around the Shelly Fire went into effect on July 4th. Hikers are not permitted in the area and will be asked to leave the area. For details and a map of the closure are, please

visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1187463.pdf.

FIRE RESTRICTIONS:

Forest fire restrictions also went into effect on July 4th. Campfires and stove fires are restricted to those developed areas listed in the forest order located at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/klamath/alerts-notices/?aid=88596.

Smoking, welding, and operating an internal combustion engine also have restrictions in place.

Pacific Crest Trail Information: https://www.pcta.org/discover-the-trail/closures

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