Red Fire Grows to 28 Acres in Siskiyou Wilderness; Crews Work Steep Terrain and Dense Fuels Excerpt:

Aerial photo of the #RedFire. [Image from Six Rivers National Forest Service]

Firefighters are continuing to respond to the Red Fire burning in the Siskiyou Wilderness on the Six Rivers National Forest Orleans Ranger District.

Overview of where the Red Fire is located.

The fire is approximately 28 acres and is located about 1.5 miles north of Nickowitz Peak near Blue Creek. Cause is under investigation and there is no containment. There are no structures or communities threatened.

The Red Fire is burning in heavy fuels and dense vegetation with moderate fire behavior. The fire growth from 3 acres to approximately 28 acres today was driven by steep terrain and winds.

Footprint of the #RedFire

Smokejumpers and rappelers were fighting the fire today after arriving on scene this morning. Aviation resources have been working on suppressing the fire throughout the day.
The Alpine and Shasta Lake Interagency Hotshot Crews are scheduled to arrive later tonight, and more crews are currently on order.

Tomorrow the expectation is for fire crews to work on establishing containment lines, with a focus on firefighter safety.

While firefighters are working on fighting the Red and Butler Fires on the Six Rivers National Forest, as well as supporting incidents throughout Northern California, the public is asked to use caution with anything that can spark a fire.

The Forest is not currently under fire restrictions. Regardless, campfires should never be left unattended and should be dead out and cold to the touch before leaving. Ensure motorized equipment have clean and functioning spark arresters. Don’t drive over or park on dry grass. Heat from underneath a vehicle can quickly start a fire.