Redding, CA – Firefighting efforts continue across the Shasta-Trinity National Forest on the fires resulting from the recent lightning event. A total of 26 fires have been identified. The largest of these fires is the South Fire located southeast of Tomhead Mountain. Estimated at 1200 acres, an Incident Management Team has been ordered and will be taking control of firefighting efforts in the next 24 hours.

The Cutthroat Fire located on the Trinity River Management Unit continues to be a focus of concern because of the proximity of the Highway 299 corridor.

The Middle Fire located near the Trinity Alps Canyon Creek Trailhead has impacted the Canyon Creek and Bear Creek trails. Hikers looking to explore areas of the Trinity Alps Wilderness should keep a sharp lookout for changing conditions.

As conditions remain dry across the forest, additional fires may be visible. Aerial reconnaissance flights and ground patrol efforts will continue across the forest for the next few days to help locate these newly identified fires. To report a new fire, please call 911.

For the most up to date Shasta-Trinity National Forest Lightning Fire information visit our InciWeb page at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6370/. To learn how you can be better prepared in case of a wildfire, visit www.preventwildfireca.org.

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Lime Fire & Kidder 2 Fire Update - 9/17/2019

Lime Fire Wildfire
News – 20 min. ago

Yreka, CA. – The Lime and Kidder 2 Fires were started by lightning on September 5, 2019.

Active weather is expected over both fires today. A second cold front is on the way with winds that will be increasing this afternoon. Wetting rains are likely Tuesday evening through Wednesday. Cool and blustery conditions will persist on Wednesday with a chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Lime Fire – is located south of Cottonwood Peak on the Happy Camp/Oak Knoll Ranger District.

The fire is currently at 1,872 acres 96% contained as firefighters continue to improve containment lines around the fire perimeter.

Information on the Klamath National Forest Lime Fire closure order, issued on September 11, can be found at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/klamath/alerts-notices. The public is asked to remain away from closed areas, to allow the firefighters and equipment to work safely.

The public is advised to continue to exercise extreme caution along Highway 96 when driving in the vicinity of the fire.

Kidder 2 Fire – is located ten miles southwest of Fort Jones in the Marble Mountain Wilderness on the Salmon/Scott River Ranger District.

This fire is located in remote and extremely difficult terrain. The fire is 207 acres in size and is 43% contained, firefighters are continuing to construct containment lines along the fire perimeter.

The Pacific Crest Trail passes near the Kidder 2 Fire. For their safety, hikers are advised to avoid the fire area. Please be aware of changing fire conditions.Information on the Klamath National Forest Kidder 2 Fire closure order, issued on September 11, can be found at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/klamath/alerts-notices. Forest visitors can contact the Salmon/Scott River Ranger District Office at (530) 468-5351 for additional information or alternative recreational opportunities in the area.

This will be the final scheduled update from California Incident Management Team 15. A Klamath National Forest Type 3 organization will assume command of the Lime Fire and the Kidder 2 Fire at 7:00 a.m. Wednesday September 18th, 2019.

Please visit the following websites for more information: Lime Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6576/Kidder 2 Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6584/Facebook: www.facebook.com/KlamathNFTwitter: https://twitter.com/Klamath_NFTelephone: Joshua Veal (530) 841-4485


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Lime Fire & Kidder 2 Fire Update - 9/16/2019

Lime Fire Wildfire
News – 16 min. ago Lime Fire & Kidder 2 Fire Update - 9/16/2019

Yreka, CA. – The Lime and Kidder 2 Fires were started by lightning on September 5, 2019. The following are updates for each fire:

Lime Fire – is located south of Cottonwood Peak on the Happy Camp/Oak Knoll Ranger District.

The fire is currently at 1,872 acres and 84% contained.

On Sunday firefighters worked on strengthening fire containment lines and extinguishing remaining hot spots within the fire perimeter. Suppression efforts were aided by the wetting rains.

An upper level disturbance will move through the region today bringing showers and much colder temperatures along with possible afternoon thunder storms. Precipitation will diminish Monday night into Tuesday, but the chances increase as another system arrives mid-week.

Information on the Klamath National Forest Lime Fire closure order, issued on September 11, can be found at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/klamath/alerts-notices. The public is asked to remain away from closed areas, to allow the firefighters, engines, helicopters, and other equipment to work safely.

The evacuation warnings for residences within and adjacent to the Lime Fire, have been lifted by the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office.

The public is advised to continue to exercise extreme caution along Highway 96 when driving in the vicinity of the fire. To ensure public safety, the highway occasionally may be subject to temporary closure.

Kidder 2 Fire – is located ten miles southwest of Fort Jones in the Marble Mountain Wilderness on the Salmon/Scott River Ranger District.

This fire is located in remote and extremely difficult terrain. The fire is 207 acres in size and 43% contained. The decrease in containment is due to a small amount of fire growth from the wind event yesterday. The incident received precipitation and growth has slowed significantly. The cooler temperatures and rain chances will continue to aid firefighters on the Kidder 2 incident.
The Pacific Crest Trail passes near the Kidder 2 Fire. For their safety, hikers are advised to avoid the fire area. Please be aware of changing fire conditions. 

Information on the Klamath National Forest Kidder 2 Fire closure order, issued on September 11, can be found at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/klamath/alerts-notices. Forest visitors can contact the Salmon/Scott River Ranger District Office at (530) 468-5351 for additional information or alternative recreational opportunities in the area.

Additional information and daily updates:
Lime Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6576/
Kidder 2 Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6584/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/KlamathNF
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Klamath_NF
Smoke Outlook: https://wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlooks/NorthernKlamathNF
Telephone: Joshua Veal (530) 841-4485

Lime Fire & Kidder 2 Fire Update – 9/15/2019

Yreka, CA. – The Lime and Kidder 2 Fires were started by lightning on September 5, 2019. The following are updates for each fire:

Lime Fire – is located south of Cottonwood Peak on the Happy Camp/Oak Knoll Ranger District.

The fire is currently at 1,872 acres 84% contained.

On Saturday firefighters worked on strengthening fire containment lines and extinguishing remaining hot spots within the fire perimeter. Today they will work on increasing the percentage of containment and further securing the fire in advance of an approaching cold front.

Today’s weather forecast is for gusty winds, increasing clouds and a slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Maximum temperatures are forecast between 68 to 76 degrees. The minimum humidity on the highest elevations of the fire is expected to be between 25 to 35%. Forecasted wind speeds are 3 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph.

Information on the Klamath National Forest Lime Fire closure order, issued on September 11, can be found at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/klamath/alerts-notices. The public is asked to remain away from closed areas, to allow the firefighters, engines, helicopters, and other equipment to work safely.

The September 7 evacuation warning for residences within and adjacent to the Lime Fire, was lifted by the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday September 12.

The public is advised to continue to exercise extreme caution along Highway 96 when driving in the vicinity of the fire. To ensure public safety, the highway occasionally may be subject to temporary closure.

Kidder 2 Fire – is located ten miles southwest of Fort Jones in the Marble Mountain Wilderness on the Salmon/Scott River Ranger District.

This fire is located in remote and extremely difficult terrain. The fire is 181 acres in size and 54% contained. Smoke from this fire occasionally has been visible this week from State Highway 3, indicating additional fuel being consumed within the fire perimeter. Today firefighters are concentrating on keeping the fire within the containment lines on the east side of the fire.

The Pacific Crest Trail passes near the Kidder 2 Fire. For their safety, hikers are advised to avoid the fire area.

Information on the Klamath National Forest Kidder 2 Fire closure order, issued on September 11, can be found at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/klamath/alerts-notices. Forest visitors can contact the Salmon/Scott River Ranger District Office at (530) 468-5351 for additional information or alternative recreational opportunities in the area.

Additional information and daily updates:

Lime Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6576/

Kidder 2 Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6584/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/KlamathNF

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Klamath_NF

Telephone: Joshua Veal (530) 841-4485

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Lime Fire & Kidder 2 Fire Update – 9/14/2019

Yreka, CA. – The Lime and Kidder 2 Fires were started by lightning on September 5, 2019. The following are updates for each fire:

Lime Fire – is located south of Cottonwood Peak on the Happy Camp/Oak Knoll Ranger District.

The fire is currently at 1,872 acres 71% contained.

Firefighters were very productive yesterday and increased the percentage of containment from 45 to 71%. They will continue to mop up and strengthen fire containment lines today.

Today’s weather forecast is for clear skies and warm and dry air. Maximum temperatures are forecast between 84 and 91 degrees. The minimum humidity on the highest elevations of the fire is expected to be between 15 to 25%. Forecasted wind speeds are 5 to 10 mph with gusts to 15 mph.

On Friday morning one firefighter was airlifted to Medford for medical treatment after being struck by a tree. The firefighter remains hospitalized in stable condition. This is a reminder of the hazardous conditions our firefighters face on a daily basis while out on the fireline.

Information on the Klamath National Forest Lime Fire closure order, issued on September 11, can be found at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/klamath/alerts-notices. The public is asked to remain away from closed areas, to allow the firefighters, engines, helicopters, and other equipment to work safely.

The September 7 evacuation warning for residences within and adjacent to the Lime Fire, was lifted by the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday September 12.

The public is advised to continue to exercise extreme caution along Highway 96 when driving in the vicinity of the fire. To ensure public safety, the highway occasionally may be subject to temporary closure. Motorists are also encouraged to be aware of potentially distracted driving along Interstate 5, as the fire is visible from a number of vantage points north of Yreka.

Kidder 2 Fire – is located ten miles southwest of Fort Jones in the Marble Mountain Wilderness on the Salmon/Scott River Ranger District.

This fire is located in an isolated and extremely steep and rugged part of the forest. The fire is 165 acres in size and 54% contained. Firefighters continue to build and improve fireline.

The Pacific Crest Trail passes near the Kidder 2 Fire. For their safety, hikers are advised to avoid the fire area.

Information on the Klamath National Forest Kidder 2 Fire closure order, issued on September 11, can be found at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/klamath/alerts-notices. Forest visitors can contact the Salmon/Scott River Ranger District Office at (530) 468-5351 for additional information or alternative recreational opportunities in the area.

Additional information and daily updates:

Lime Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6576/

Kidder 2 Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6584/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/KlamathNF

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Klamath_NF

Telephone: Joshua Veal (530) 841-4485

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Lime Fire & Kidder 2 Fire Update – 9/13/2019

Yreka, CA. – The Lime and Kidder 2 Fires were started by lightning on September 5, 2019. The following are updates for each fire:

Lime Fire – is located south of Cottonwood Peak on the Happy Camp/Oak Knoll Ranger District.

This lightning-caused fire is currently at 1,872 acres at 45% containment.

Firefighters on Thursday made significant progress on the fire, increasing the containment percentage from 25 to 45%. Firefighters will continue mop up and strengthen firelines today.

Today’s weather forecast is a continuation of a warming and drying trend. Maximum temperatures are forecast between 82 and 90 degrees. Minimum humidity on the highest elevations of the fire are expected to be 15 to 25%. Forecasted wind speeds are 5 to 10 mph with gusts to 15 mph.

Information on the Klamath National Forest Lime Fire closure order, issued on September 11, can be found at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/klamath/alerts-notices. The public is asked to remain away from closed areas, to allow the firefighters, engines, helicopters, and other equipment to work safely.

Effective Wednesday September 12 at 6:00 P.M., the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office lifted the evacuation warning that had been effect since September 7 for residences within and adjacent to the Lime Fire.

Forest Service and public safety officials would like to thank residents for their understanding of the situation and for being prepared.

The public is advised to continue to exercise extreme caution along Highway 96 when driving in the vicinity of the fire. To ensure public safety, the highway occasionally may be subject to temporary closure. Motorists are also encouraged to be aware of potentially distracted driving along Interstate 5, as the fire is visible from a number of vantage points north of Yreka.

Kidder 2 Fire – is located ten miles southwest of Fort Jones in the Marble Mountain Wilderness on the Salmon/Scott River Ranger District.

This lightning-caused fire is burning in remote and rugged terrain. The fire currently is 165 acres and 43% contained. On Thursday, firefighters continued constructing and securing fireline and will continue that work today.

The Pacific Crest Trail passes near the Kidder 2 Fire. For their safety, hikers are advised to avoid the fire area.

Information on the Klamath National Forest Kidder 2 Fire closure order, issued on September 11, can be found at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/klamath/alerts-notices. Forest visitors can contact the Salmon/Scott River Ranger District Office at (530) 468-5351 for additional information or alternative recreational opportunities in the area.

Additional information and daily updates:

Lime Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6576/

Kidder 2 Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6584/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/KlamathNF

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Klamath_NF

Telephone: Joshua Veal (530) 841-4485

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Yreka, CA. – The Lime and Kidder 2 Fires were started by lightning on September 5, 2019. The following are updates for each fire:

Lime Fire – is located south of Cottonwood Peak on the Happy Camp/Oak Knoll Ranger District.

This lightning-caused fire is currently at 1,862 acres at 25% containment.

On Wednesday firefighters took advantage of the cooler weather to identify and extinguish hot spots within the fire perimeter. Ground forces were supported in this work by helicopter water bucket drops. Firefighters also improved and extended control lines around the fire’s perimeter, resulting in a higher percentage of containment.

Today’s forecast is for warmer and drier weather. Maximum temperatures are forecast between 81 to 87 degrees, with minimum humidity falling to 15 to 30%. Forecasted wind speeds are 5 to 10 mph with gusts to 15 mph.

Information on the Klamath National Forest Lime Fire closure order, issued on September 11, can be found at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/klamath/alerts-notices. The public is asked to remain away from closed areas, to allow the firefighters, engines, helicopters, and other equipment to work safely.

The Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office issued an evacuation warning for residences within and adjacent to the fire area on September 7 at 12:17 p.m. The evacuation warning will remain in effect until public safety officials determine conditions are safe to allow the warning to be lifted.

Motorists are advised to continue to exercise extreme caution along Highway 96 in the vicinity of the fire. To ensure public safety, the highway occasionally may be subject to temporary closure. Motorists are also encouraged to be aware of potentially distracted driving along Interstate 5, as the fire is visible from a number of vantage points north of Yreka.

Kidder 2 Fire – is located ten miles southwest of Fort Jones in the Marble Mountain Wilderness on the Salmon/Scott River Ranger District.

This lightning-caused fire is burning in remote and rugged terrain. The current fire size is 161 acres with 32% containment.

On Wednesday firefighters continued constructing and securing fireline. Today they will continue to work on suppressing the fire.

The Pacific Crest Trail passes near the fire, and hikers are advised to avoid the area, due to the possibility of smoke and fire spread.

Information on the Klamath National Forest Kidder 2 Fire closure order, issued on September 11, can be found at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/klamath/alerts-notices. Forest visitors can contact the Salmon/Scott River Ranger District Office at (530) 468-5351 for additional information or alternative recreational opportunities in the area.

Additional information and daily updates:

Lime Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6576/

Kidder 2 Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6584/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/KlamathNF

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Klamath_NF

Telephone: Joshua Veal (530) 841-4485

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Lime Fire & Kidder 2 Fire Update

In recognition of the anniversary of the events of September 11, 2001, firefighters assigned to the Lime and Kidder 2 Fires observed a moment of silence during this morning’s operational briefing.

Lime Fire – Located south of Cottonwood Peak on the Happy Camp/Oak Knoll Ranger District.

This lightning caused fire is currently at 1911 acres at 20% containment

With a second day of cooler temperatures and higher humidities, firefighters made significant progress constructing fireline along the fire’s edge on Tuesday. Intermittent cloudiness limited opportunities for air operations.

Today’s forecast is for temperatures between 75 and 82 degrees, humidity ranging between 20-30% and light afternoon winds. A decrease in cloudiness should allow increased use of aircraft. Conditions will be favorable for building additional fire containment lines and improvement of existing firelines.

The Klamath National Forest today issued a closure order for the Lime Fire on the Happy Camp/Oak Knoll Ranger District. This closure includes several Klamath River access areas, the Tree of Heaven Campground, and forest roads and will be in effect until 11/30/2019. To read the full order and view a map of the closed area, click here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/klamath/alerts-notices.

Please remain away from these areas, allowing the firefighters, engines, helicopters and other equipment to work safely.

The Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office issued an evacuation warning for residences within and adjacent to the fire area on September 7th at 12:17 p.m. This request was made out of concern for potential rapid-fire movement due to the anticipated passage of a dry and gusty cold front that occurred later in the day. The evacuation warning will remain in effect until public safety officials determine conditions are safe to allow the warning to be lifted.

Motorists are advised to exercise extreme caution along Highway 96 in the vicinity of the fire, due to increased fire equipment traffic. The highway may be subject to temporary closure today due to fire operations for public safety. Motorists are also encouraged to be aware of potentially distracted driving along Interstate 5, as the fire is visible from a number of vantage points north of Yreka.

Kidder 2 Fire – Located ten miles southwest of Fort Jones in the Marble Mountain Wilderness on the Salmon/Scott River Ranger District.

This lightning caused fire is currently at 158 acres at 27% containment.

The Kidder 2 Fire is located in the wilderness and the remote, rugged terrain continues to challenge firefighter access and fireline construction. Helicopters are supporting suppression efforts on the ground by performing bucket drops and supplying firefighters on the ground with critical equipment.

The Pacific Crest Trail passes near the fire, and hikers are advised to avoid the area, due to the possibility of smoke and fire spread.

An updated closure for the Kidder Creek Trail (#5545) and the Hayes Meadows Trail (#5546) was issued on 9/10/2019 and will remain in effect through 11/30/2019. To read the full order and view a map of the closed area, click here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/klamath/alerts-notices.

Forest visitors can contact the Salmon/Scott River Ranger District Office at (530) 468-5351 for additional information or alternative recreational opportunities in the area.

Additional information and daily updates:

Lime Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6576/

Kidder 2 Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6584/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/KlamathNF

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Klamath_NF

Telephone: Joshua Veal (530) 841-4485

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