Forest Service News Release
Yreka, Calif. – The Klamath National Forest received lightning yesterday afternoon across the
western portion of the forest. Three new fires have been reported thus far, with the possibility of
additional fires being discovered in the coming days. Potential fire activity across the region will remain
elevated as higher temperatures and clear skies persist through the weekend. Progress on the existing
fires on the Klamath National Forest continues. All but two remaining fires not associated with the
Happy Camp Complex are controlled and in patrol status.
Yesterday, firefighters from the Happy Camp Complex responded to the newly reported McCarthy Fire
near McCarthy Creek on the Salmon/Scott Ranger District. The fire is approximately 0.3 acres and will
be addressed as part of the Happy Camp Complex.
Happy Camp/Oak Knoll District:
- The Berry Fire near Huckleberry Mountain is approximately 0.2 acres. The fire is controlled and in
patrol status. - The Capitan Fire near Capitan Mountain is approximately 2 acres. The fire is controlled and in patrol
status. - The Indy Fire is along Independence Creek near the border of the Marble Mountain Wilderness. Fire
officials have been unable to locate the exact location. This will be the final report on the Indy Fire. - The Titus Fire in the Marble Mountain Wilderness south of Norcross Campground is approximately 100
acres. The fire is in difficult to reach terrain with low probability of continuing to spread due to natural
barriers. Fire officials are developing plans for this fire.
Salmon/Scott River Ranger District: - The newly reported Browns Fire near Browns Gulch is approximately 0.1 acres. The fire is
contained and in patrol status. - The newly reported Garden Fire near Chimney Rock is approximately 0.1 acres. Heli-rappelers
are staffing the fire. - The Uncle Fire is near Uncles Lake in the Marble Mountain Wilderness. Fire officials have been
unable to locate the exact location of the fire. This will be the final report on the Uncle Fire.
The following three fires were previously reported out. Fire officials anticipate calling these fires
out in the coming days. Below is an updated status: - The Box Fire near Box Camp Trailhead is approximately 0.5 acre. The fire is contained and in patrol
status. - The Grizzly Fire in the Russian Wilderness is approximately 1.5 acres. The fire is contained and in
patrol status. - The Titmouse Fire near Titmouse Gulch near Little North Fork Trailhead is approximately 0.5 acres.
The fire is contained and in patrol status.
