July 3rd- Klamath National Forest Wildland Firefighters Respond to Additional Lightning Fires

Complex Incident Management Team Ordered

YREKA, Calif., July 3, 2025 — Wildland Firefighters continue to respond to new lightning fires on the Klamath National Forest with a coordinated effort of ground crews and aerial resources. After receiving widespread thunderstorms and lightning across the forest, dry and windy conditions have caused some fires to increase in fire behavior.

A total of 15 lightning-caused fires have been confirmed on the #KlamathNF, the largest being the 60acre Summit Fire on the Salmon Scott River Ranger District in the Marble Mountain Wilderness.

Current fires:

Salmon-Scott River Ranger District

• Jacket Fire – This newly discovered fire is on Yellowjacket Ridge, about four miles north-northeast of Forks of Salmon. Burning with a moderate rate of spread on a north slope in heavy brush with dead and down fuel, this fire was mapped at just over 17 acres this afternoon. Two dozers, four hand crews, and several engines are engaging in direct suppression efforts. Several suppression resources from the Siskiyou Unit of CAL FIRE are assisting. Numerous aircraft have been utilized to slow fire growth, with fire retardant being highly effective. Evacuation Orders and Warnings are in effect.

• Summit Fire – Located west of the Pacific Crest Trail in the vicinity of the upper Wooley Creek drainage about two miles west of Cliff and Campbell lakes. It is burning in the footprint of the 2014 Man Fire. Increased fire behavior today caused the fire to grow to approximately 60 acres, according to air resources. One hotshot crew and two Type 2 IA crews are committed to this fire, which is in difficult terrain with brush and numerous snags. Air resources continue to make drops on this fire to support crews on the ground. Evacuation Orders and Warnings are in effect. An area closure was implemented in the fire area at 5 p.m. today.

A Complex Incident Management Team has been ordered to assume command of the Summit and Jacket fires, which will be called the Marble Complex.

• Grouse Fire – Located three miles south of Eddy Gulch Lookout and is contained at one tenth an acre.

Happy Camp/Oak Knoll Ranger District

• Caroline Fire – Located south of Seiad on Caroline Creek. Two crews, two dozers, two engines and a falling team are committed to this fire, which has fireline and hose around it. A helicopter is supporting. The fire has been mapped at seven acres.

• No-Name Fire – Located southeast of the Grider Creek Campground in remote and difficult country with numerous large snags and brush.

• Springs Fire – Located 5 miles south of Grider Creek Campground, one-quarter acre, and contained.

• Shanty Fire – Located east of Grider Ridge, estimated size of 1.8 acres. This fire has a hand crew from Puerto Rico committed. It consists of three small fires burning in brush and snags.

• Ridge Fire – Located in the Limestone Bluffs area of Grider Ridge with an estimated size of onequarter acre. This fire is contained.

• Jackson Fire – Located north of Slater Butte and contained at one-tenth and acre. This fire is out.

• Thompson Fire – Located within the Thompson Timber Sale between Cade Mountain and Slater Butte, this fire is one-half acre and in contained status.

• Tim’s Fire – Located near Tim’s Peak, about four miles northeast of Slater Butte estimated at 1 acre. This fire is contained.

• Bug Fire – The Bug Fire is just west of the Tim’s Fire and is contained and controlled at 1/10 acre.

• Single Fire – The Single Fire is in the vicinity of the Tim’s fire. It is 1/10th acre and out.

Goosenest Ranger District

• Nest Fire – Located on the south side of Goosenest Mountain and is now out.

Weather Outlook

No Red Flag Warnings have been issued for tomorrow. Maximum temperature is forecast to be 80 degrees for Independence Day with winds of 5 to 10 miles per hour and minimum humidity in the 30s

Fire Weather Updates: https://www.weather.gov/wrh/fire?wfo=mfr&LAT=41.6892&LON=123.0952 Wildfire Information: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov
Evacuation Information: https://www.facebook.com/SiskiyouCountySheriff

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