Incident Update Heather Fire

Date:
08/16/2025
Time:
6:25 AM

Incident Facts

Name
Heather Fire
Start Date/Time
2025-08-14
Incident Status
Active
Location
Heather Lane, Hornbrook
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Equipment
Counties
Siskiyou
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE Siskiyou Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
240
Containment
75%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
1
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Crews continue to focus on suppression repair, addressing areas damaged by the fire, as well as mop-up operations. Backhaul of all excess equipment on the line will also continue. Full containment of the fire was hindered due to heavy Junipers fuels.

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
15
Water Tenders
5
Helicopters
2
Dozers
2
Hand Crews
3
Other
10
Total Personnel
200

Cooperating Agencies

Name Phone Address URL
South Yreka Fire Protection District, Copco Lake Fire Protection District, Yreka City Fire Department, Montague Fire Department and Klamath National Forest.