Klamath National Forest Monitoring Shelly Fire

Smoke from the Shelly Fire can be seen in the distance from California Route 3. [Credit: USDA Forest Service, Natalie Kelly]

Klamath National Forest fire crews continue to monitor the Shelly Fire, which is at 92% containment and 15,520 acres.

Visitors and communities near the fire will see smoke from within the fire’s perimeter as interior islands of unburnt vegetation slowly burn. Currently there is no threat for the fire to burn outside of the established containment line.

Fire resources are actively monitoring the interior burning. Two firefighting aircraft are assigned to fly reconnaissance of the fire and are available for water drops if needed.

Other resources assigned to the Shelly Fire include heavy equipment, water tenders, hand crews, resource advisers, pack strings, and medical support. These folks are busy patrolling fire lines, mopping up, doing backhaul, and conducting suppression repair work on Forest Service-managed lands, primarily on the west side of the fire. Resources from the Siskiyou Unit of CAL FIRE also remain engaged in similar efforts on the east side of the fire.

A Forest Service Burned Area Emergency Response team is assigned to assess the effects of the Shelly Fire on the landscape and to develop a plan to stabilize the area to reduce risks to human life and safety, property, and natural and cultural resources from erosion and flooding.

A forest closure remains in place surrounding the fire area. Additionally, the entire Klamath National Forest and surrounding forests are under fire restrictions. A forest closure remains in place surrounding the fire area. Additionally, the entire Klamath National Forest and surrounding forests are under fire restrictions. Please visit www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/klamath/alerts-notices for the most recent closures and restrictions.