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Press release from the U.S. Forest Service:

Operational Updates:

• Butler Fire: [7,203 acres; 0% containment] As temperatures reached 112 degrees and humidity less than 20 percent—the lowest since the fire started—the Butler Fire continued its measured advance July 12 toward the Salmon River along its eastern flank. Winds shifting out of the southwest pushed fire toward the community of Butler Flat, while a spot fire jumped the Salmon River Road into the nearby Moorhouse Creek drainage.
  
  The spot fire, detected by infrared imagery, was quickly reached by firefighters who crossed the river by foot. Other firefighters joined them later, ferried across the river by local residents. Aided by helicopters dropping water, firefighters were able to hold the spot fire to less than two acres.
  
  Engines maintained their sentinel around structures overnight, and crews will begin patrolling the fire by boat as spotting potential continues.
  
  
• Red Fire: [116 acres, 50% containment] Containment of the Red Fire stayed at 50 percent as crews sought out isolated hot spots within the fire’s interior, while also directly engaging the fire where possible along its perimeter.

Evacuations:

• Butler Fire: Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office has issued evacuation orders for the following zones impacted by the Butler Fire: SIS-1703, SIS-1704 (Butler Creek, Lewis Creek, Bloomer Mine residents and Nordheimer Campground), SIS-1803-A and SIS-1707-A.
  
  Zones SIS-1705, SIS-1708, SIS-1707-B and SIS-1802 are under an evacuation warning, where residents are advised to be prepared to evacuate if conditions become more threatening. The latest evacuation information can be found at https://protect.genasys.com.

Closures:

• Butler Fire: The road between Butler Flat and Nordheimer Campground remains closed as rocks and burning debris continued to fall into the roadway. Nordheimer and Oak Bottom campgrounds are also closed.
  

Weather and Fire Behavior:

• Extreme heat continues today with highs forecast at 110 degrees. Winds will remain relatively calm and resume their typical flow out of the northwest.

Fire Safety and Prevention: Persistently high temperatures will keep fuels dry and increase potential fire danger. Individuals seeking relief from the heat by recreating in streams or rivers or in the forest need to be mindful of their vehicles’ condition or where they park. Roadside sparks or dried vegetation against the heated undercarriage of a vehicle could quickly result in a wildfire. 

The Six Rivers and Klamath National Forests are not currently in fire restrictions. However, campfires should never be left unattended and should be dead out and cool to the touch before leaving. Remember, drown, stir, feel, REPEAT. Please report suspected wildfires by calling 911.