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Shelly Fire Morning Update 07-23-2024
Shelly Fire
Publication Type: News - 07/23/2024 - 09:05
Location: Siskiyou County, CA Start Date:Wednesday July 3, 2024 at 1:27 PM Size:15,477 acres Percent Contained:55%
Cause:Under Investigation Personnel:2,085
CURRENT SITUATION:
The fire’s footprint is expected to stay largely the same this morning into the night. Areas around Kidder Creek and Patterson Creek may continue to smolder in isolated pockets, but these pose little threat to control lines.
Shelly Fire operations is reducing the number of personnel and equipment while continuing to focus on suppression repair.
Drivers in the area should remain alert for fire personnel and heavy equipment on or near the roadways.
WEATHER:
Today will be the hottest day of the week, bringing moisture in the afternoon, along with a chance of thunderstorms.
EVACUATIONS:
For current evacuation status, 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.
CLOSURES:
An official forest closure around the Shelly Fire went into effect on July 4th. Hikers are not permitted and will be asked to leave the area. For details and a map of the closure area, please visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1187463.pdf.
FIRE RESTRICTIONS:
Forest fire restrictions are currently in effect. Campfires and stove fires are restricted to those developed areas listed in the forest order 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