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Press release from the Six Rivers National Forest:

Butler Fire: 8,156 acres; 0% containment

Red Fire: 116 acres; 95% containment

Operational Updates:

Butler Fire: Structure protection measures held for a second day July 14 as the fire continued its progression into the Butler Flat and Nordheimer areas. Temperatures again hit 110 degrees, but this time accompanied by increased winds, sometimes up to 25 miles an hour. The fire made a notable push to the southeast around the Nordheimer area, where aircraft and firefighters concentrated their efforts to minimize its advance.

Crews and aircraft will focus on the southern perimeter of the fire, where winds shifting out of the south should aid their efforts.

Red Fire: Containment of the Red Fire jumped to 95 percent, which will allow a portion of firefighters and resources to be redirected to the Butler Fire.

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-1707-A and SIS-1803-A.

Zones SIS-1705, SIS-1707-B, SIS-1708, 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:

Temperatures are expected to be slightly cooler today with highs near 100 degrees. Winds will mostly come out of the southwest with occasional gusts up to 15 miles an hour.

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.