Incident Update Shelly Fire

Date:
07/13/2024
Time:
5:56 PM

Klamath National Forest - Shelly Fire Information Line: 530-214-9739, 2024.Shelly@firenet.gov (Hours 8:00 am - 8:00 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
11,967
Containment
1%
Structures Threatened
4,274
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
0
Firefighter Injuries
5
Civilian Fatalities
0
Firefighter Fatalities
0

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 represented by California Incident Management Team 12 and CAL FIRE Siskiyou Unit. 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 and Warnings

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

  • Zone SIS-2203-A

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-C
  • SIS-2304
  • SIS-2209
  • SIS-2304
  • SIS-2402
  • SIS-2206-B
  • SIS-2212-A

Evacuation Center

Karuk Wellness Center
1403 Katishraam
Yreka, California 96097
Contact: 530-340-3539
RV dry camping/parking
West Webb St. and Hoag St. in Montague
Please note at this time there are no extra services (sewage/water/power hookups).
This is currently set up for DRY camping.

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

Assigned Resources

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Water Tenders
49
Helicopters
20
Dozers
58
Hand Crews
86
Total Personnel
2994

Cooperating Agencies

Name Phone Address URL
CDCR, CHP, CAL TRANS, Pacific Power, Etna Fire Department, Etna Ambulance, Siskiyou County Board of Supervisors, Karuk Tribe, Jefferson Resource Co., FWS Forestry, Scott Valley Community Liaison, Salmon River Community Liaison, USFS, BLM, CAL FIRE, Siskiyou County OES, Siskiyou County Sheriff Office and The 1st District of California House of Representative. Fire Information Line -530-214-9737