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Press release from Six Rivers National Forest:

Dillon Fire: 11,957 acres; 57% containment

Email: 2025.Dillon@firenet.gov   

Personnel: 1,242

Online Fire Information: www.linktr.ee/srffirepio      

Containment increased significantly in the southern area of the fire Sunday as crews strengthened control lines along Rock Creek. Clear weather conditions allowed air operations to conduct frequent water drops throughout the fire area, at times with four helicopters flying simultaneously.  

Crews continue to look at opportunities to go direct on the southwest corner of the fire from Forest Road 13N47 north toward Forest Road 14N21 to keep the fire footprint as small as possible. The fire continues to back to the west into Coffee Can Creek drainage.

Structure protection efforts continue along the Highway 96 area. The safety of people, property and structures remains a top priority.
The spot fire across from Dillon Creek Campground is secure; firefighters have laid hose down to the Klamath River. Hose lays will remain in the area until after the forecasted rain passes on Tuesday.
Cool and wet conditions were prevalent Sunday, and half an inch of rain is expected this morning with larger showers in the afternoon. Smoldering conditions will follow.

The combination of rain and smoke will lower visibility on roads near the fire area. Slick conditions are possible. The public is encouraged to exercise caution and be mindful of heavy equipment.

A virtual public meeting will be held at 6 p.m. today on both the Six Rivers’ and Klamath national forests’ Facebook pages. Recordings will be available on the respective pages afterwards.
Evacuations and Closures:

Intermittent closures of Highway 96 are possible, particularly near Seiad Valley. Road updates can be found on the Caltrans’ website at https://dot.ca.gov/travel.

The Six Rivers National Forest has issued a forest closure order in the vicinity of the Dillon Fire. More information can be found at www.linktr.ee/srffirepio.

The Ti Bar area has been placed in a level 3-GO status. Dillon Fire evacuations and warnings can be found at https://protect.genasys.com:

Evacuation Orders: SIS-1402-A, SIS-1405, SIS-1503-A, SIS-1506, SIS-1509-A and SIS-1509-B.

Evacuation Warnings: SIS-1300, SIS-1301, SIS-1402-B, SIS-1408, SIS-1503-B, 1509-C and SIS-1509-D.

Shelter information and evacuation resources are available through the Siskiyou County Office of Emergency Services at (530) 340–3539.