Incident Update Shelly Fire

Date:
07/07/2024
Time:
9:24 PM

Incident Facts

Name
Shelly Fire
Start Date/Time
2024-07-03
Incident Status
Active
Location
Shelly Lake, Marble Mountain Wilderness
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Siskiyou
Administration Unit
Klamath National Forest/ CAL FIRE Siskiyou Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
1,193
Containment
0%
Structures Threatened
2,325
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

The Shelly Fire started on July 3 in the Marble Mountain Wilderness near Shelly Lake and the Pacific Crest Trail. Due to hot dry weather and difficult access, the fire has grown and now threatens communities, private timberlands, cultural resources and wilderness areas. The fire is in unified command between Klamath National Forest and CAL FIRE. The primary objectives are to protect life and property, ensure firefighter and civilian safety, and to protect resources at risk.

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Orders

Mandatory Evacuation Orders have been issued for the following zones. Leave now!

  • SIS-1316
  • SIS-2001
  • SIS-2102
  • SIS-2105
  • SIS-2108
  • SIS-2200
  • SIS-2206
  • SIS-2301

Evacuation Warning

Evacuation Warnings have been issued for the following zones. Be prepared to leave!

  • SIS-1233
  • SIS-1236
  • SIS-1313
  • SIS-1414
  • SIS-1521
  • SIS-2004
  • SIS-2007
  • SIS-2111
  • SIS-2114
  • SIS-2203
  • SIS-2209
  • SIS-2304
  • SIS-2402

Evacuation Center

An Evacuation Center is available at the following locations(s) for those who have been displaced due to the #SHELLYFIRE:
Fort Jones Community Church
13007 CA-3, Fort Jones, CA 96032
Contact Brett: 530-598-0971

Evacuation Animal Shelters

Animal shelters are available at the following locations(s) for those who have pets and animals that been displaced due to the #SHELLYFIRE:
🐶Dog Evacuation Shelter:
Rescue Ranch Yreka 2216 East Oberlin Road, Yreka CA 96097
🐷Livestock Animal Evacuation Shelter (Horses, pigs, sheep, goats, birds):
Siskiyou Golden Fair
1712 Fairlane Road, Yreka, CA 96097
🐱Cat Evacuation Shelter:
Siskiyou Golden Fair - Armory Building
1712 Fairlane Road, Yreka, CA 96097