Incident Update Heaven Fire
- Date:
- 06/17/2025
- Time:
- 5:03 PM
Incident Facts
- Name
- Heaven Fire
- Start Date/Time
- 2025-06-15
- Incident Status
- Active
- Location
- Klamath River Road and Humbug Creek, North of Yreka, Klamath River Community
- Type
- Wildfire
- Cause
- Equipment
- Counties
- Siskiyou
- Administration Unit
- CAL FIRE Siskiyou Unit
- Unified Command Agency(s)
- Size
- 20
- Containment
- 80%
- Structures Threatened
- Structures Destroyed
- Structures Damaged
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
Today's focus is on suppression repair and mop-up operations, addressing areas impacted by the fire. Crews are working to strengthen containment lines while monitoring fire activity to keep it within controlled boundaries. The fire was caused by a welding / cutting torch, emphasizing the critical importance of exercising caution during these activities. Always follow proper procedures and ensure fire safety precautions are in place to prevent accidents.
Assigned Resources
Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
- Engines
- 5
- Water Tenders
- 2
- Hand Crews
- 3
- Other
- 10
- Total Personnel
- 95