Incident Update Cottonwood Fire

Date:
06/02/2025
Time:
4:45 PM

Incident Facts

Name
Cottonwood Fire
Start Date/Time
2025-06-02
Incident Status
Active
Location
Ditch Creek Road & Cottonwood Creek Road, Hornbrook
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Siskiyou
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE Siskiyou Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
19
Containment
20%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Firefighters are currently on-site at the Cottonwood Fire near the R-ranch in Hornbrook. The fire is burning through grass and brush, but crews have successfully stopped its forward spread. Crews are actively engaged in containment efforts. No evacuations have been ordered at this time.

Attention R-Ranch Members: Please refrain from bringing trailers to retrieve horses. While we understand your concern, bringing vehicles into the area poses a significant safety risk and could obstruct emergency access. Rest assured, the horses are safe. Stay informed and prepared as the situation continues to unfold.

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
5
Water Tenders
3
Helicopters
1
Dozers
1
Hand Crews
3
Other
10
Total Personnel
80