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Updated press release from the Six Rivers National Forest:

Dillon Fire Quick Facts:

• Acres: 3,110
• Containment: 0%
• Detection Date: August, 25, 2025
• Cause: Undetermined
• Crews: 4
• Engines: 10
• Helicopters: 2
• Fixed wing: 0

Leader’s Intent: The Dillon Fire is being managed with a full suppression strategy while emphasizing firefighter and public safety.

Operational Update: California Complex Incident Management Team 1 (CA-CIMT 1) will assume command of the Dillon Fire at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, August 29. Incident Command Post (ICP) will be established at 7:00 a.m. in Happy Camp, CA.

Additional crews and engines arrived overnight and into the early morning, with over 100 personnel arriving. Bulk of incident resources began focusing overnight in the direct of yesterday afternoon’s fire growth between Ti Bar residential area and Highway 96. Crews constructed fuel breaks between the community and various old dozer lines, with hose and hand lines being laid around new spot fires, in effort to ensure no immediate threat to structures. All structure protection actions held through the night. Plans are in place to engage in structure protection with firing operations on the north side of spot fire tonight.

The main fire has spotted across the river at Presidio Bar late Wednesday evening, growing into steep & remote terrain, requiring utilization of air resources to address growth. Main fire continues to slowly grow north and south. On the south edge of the main fire, crews continue to tie together containment lines along Beans Ridge by opening existing lines and building up to 1.5 miles of new line from the roadway to the river’s edge. Crews are planning to continue to build containment lines on south edge of main fire.

Evacuations: There are evacuation orders and warnings in effect in the immediate vicinity of the fire. For current evacuation status, please visit www.facebook.com/SiskiyouCountySheriff. Additional evacuation information and a map can be found on the Genasys site at https://protect.genasys.com

Closures: California State Highway 96 is currently open to intermittent one way-controlled traffic, depending on CalTrans availability; however, the public is advised to slow down, use caution, and expect minor delays with the increased firefighter presence and resource arrival to the area.

Recreation sites of Dillon Creek Campground, Beans Camp, and Ti Bar River Access have been closed for wildfire suppression activities and public safety.

Weather & Fire Behavior: As of Wednesday evening, fire behavior has been observed to include running, flanking, spotting and backing. Fuels are unusually dry, and spots fires have established quickly and have been resistant to control. The fire will continue to spread south towards Orleans, and west towards the Gasquet-Orleans (GO) road. Threats to the community of Ti Bar are ongoing and suppression of the spot fire has proven difficult.

Over the past week, a storm system passed over northern California which resulted in over 4,000 lightning strikes. Now as the storm system dissipates, the local area will experience a warming and drying period which may last over the next week. This warming and drying pattern will impact overnight fuels recoveries and extend the burning period.

Fire Safety & Prevention: As fire engines and fire crews arrive to the area, residents are reminded to drive with caution and allow extra travel time, while also respecting posted safety speed limits as well as possible road closures.

As the holiday weekend draws near, the public is reminded to use caution with anything that can spark a wildfire; Remember, spark safety, not wildfires. Ensure campfires are dead out and cool to the touch before leaving, trailer chains are properly secured and not dragging, and tires are properly inflated and in good condition before driving. Any visitors recreating in the area should be aware of potential changing road or recreation site closures due to wildfire suppression.

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Press release from Six Rivers National Forest, as of last night at 10 p.m.:

Fire Information: (707) 502-4837
Email: 2025_CASRF_Dillon@firenet.gov
Online Fire Information: www.linktr.ee/srffirepio

Dillon Fire Quick Facts:

• Acres: 2,134
• Containment: 0%
• Detection Date: August 25, 2025

Leader’s Intent: The Dillon Fire is being managed with a full suppression strategy emphasizing firefighter and public safety.

Operational Update: California Team 1 (CA-CIMT 1) will assume command of the Dillon Fire at 0730 on Friday, August 29.

Crews on the Dillon Fire continued their impressive initial attack activity while handling low resource availability due to a staggering spike in lightning strikes and ignitions across the Northern Operations region. Resources are beginning to arrive and will continue to over the coming days.

The fire spotting across the Klamath River occurred Tuesday afternoon just northwest of the Ti Bar residence area. The spot fire has been broken in half by old dozer line, with south edge initially kept in check with hose line laid throughout the night. As the day progressed, wind increased, causing multiple spot fires. The bulk of current resources are being utilized to go direct on the spot and doing structure protection.

On the south side of the fire is the Beans Ridge system and GO Road. Progressing down the hill from the GO road fire management will be looking for strategic containment line opportunities.

While the northern edge fire moving towards Dillon Creek is currently unstaffed due to lack of resources, plans are in place to review possibilities for control features as more firefighting resources arrive.

Operational objectives moving forward include going direct on the spot fire across the river and keeping it off threatened structures, constructing dozer and hand line along the Beans ridge system, and maintaining fire perimeter south of Dillon creek drainage.

Incident leadership is utilizing full suppression tactics with a combination of ground and aerial resources to minimize the fire to as small of footprint as possible. The primary objective is prioritizing the protection of structures in Ti Bar residence area on the east side of the river, with 25 structures under immediate threat from spot fires. Potential fire growth could see impacts and threats to 75 structures. Further leadership priority objectives include the protection of valuable and sensitive cultural resources in the vicinity of the fire and the minimization of impacts on the vital watershed and other recreational and natural resources.

Evacuations: There are evacuation orders and warnings in effect in the immediate vicinity of the fire. For current evacuation status, visit this link. Additional evacuation information and a map can be found on the Genasys site at this link.

Closures: California State Highway 96 is currently open to one way-controlled traffic; however, the public is advised to slow down, use caution, and expect minor delays with the increased firefighter presence and resource arrival to the area. Recreation sites of Dillon Creek Campground, Beans Camp, and Ti Bar River Access have been closed for wildfire suppression activities and public safety.

Weather & Fire Behavior: Over the past week, a storm system passed over northern California which resulted in over 4,000 lightning strikes. Now as the storm system dissipates, the local area will experience a warming and drying period which may last over the next week. This warming and drying pattern will impact overnight fuels recoveries and extend the burning period. Overall, the fire has been, and will continue to, exhibit active fire behavior - as observed by the 200-acre growth in 30 minutes on the first day of the incident.

Fire Safety & Prevention: Smoke will continue to drift into the Orleans Valley and the communities around Happy Camp from the Dillon Fire, as well as multiple fires on the Klamath NF. For those sensitive to smoke, stay inside until it is clear. Close windows and doors to help prevent smoke from entering your home and use an air purifier/AC (on re-circulate) if available. If going outside, wear a mask to filter pollutants.

As the holiday weekend draws near, the public is reminded to use caution with anything that can spark a wildfire. Ensure campfires are dead out and cool to the touch before leaving, trailer chains are properly secured and not dragging, and tires are properly inflated and in good condition before driving. Any visitors recreating in the area should be aware of potential changing road or recreation site closures due to wildfire suppression.