SISKIYOU COUNTY, Calif. — The Head Fire is burning in Siskiyou County and has caused authorities to issue evacuations in the nearby areas.
The Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office issued evacuation orders for the Head Fire, which is burning near the confluence of the Klamath and Scott Rivers.
Anyone affected by the fire who needs shelter can go to the Kahtishraam Wellness Center at 1403 Kahtrishraam, Yreka, CA 9609. For questions, people can call 530-340-3539. There are animal shelter locations listed below.
Links to follow:
Evacuation Map
An evacuation map for Siskiyou County is available below.
Animal Shelters
Dog Evacuation Shelter:
- Rescue Ranch Yreka at 2216 East Oberlin Road, Yreka CA 96097
- Contact: 530-842-0829
Cat Evacuation Shelter:
- SNIP of Siskiyou County at Armory building 1712 Fairgrounds Road, Yreka, CA 96097
- Contact: 541-531-1086
Livestock Animal Evacuation Shelter (Horses, pigs, sheep, goats, birds):
- Siskiyou Golden Fair at 1712 Fairlane Road, Yreka, CA 96097
- Contact: Tom Taylor 530-340-1038
Wildfire Map
This map from ESRI shows fire activity (this may take a few seconds to load).
WILDFIRE PREPS
According to Cal Fire, the 2022 fire season was quieter than previous years, but there were still several significant fires. January 2022 saw just one major incident with the Colorado Fire in Monterey County burning 687 acres. Fires picked up in May when the Lost Lake Fire burned through 5,856 acres. The largest fire in 2022, the Mosquito Fire, started in early September. It burned through more than 76,000 acres in El Dorado and Placer counties.
Overall, 331,360 acres burned in 2022 from 7,477 wildfires — well below the five-year average of 2.3 million acres. Over 870 structures were affected and nine people were killed, all civilians.
If you live in a wildfire-prone zone, Cal Fire suggests creating a defensible space around your home. Defensible space is an area around a building in which vegetation and other debris are completely cleared. At least 100 feet is recommended.
The Department of Homeland Security suggests assembling an emergency kit that has important documents, N95 respirator masks, and supplies to grab with you if you’re forced to leave at a moment’s notice. The agency also suggests signing up for local warning system notifications and knowing your community’s evacuation plans best to prepare yourself and your family in cases of wildfires.
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