Published September 4, 2022, Sunday
INCIDENT SUMMARY
The MOUNTAIN FIRE is located on Gazelle-Callahan Road, east of Gazelle Mountain, and southeast of Gazell near Etna (Siskiyou County), California.
The wildfire ignited on September 2, 2022, just after 1800 hours (1801) PT.
The cause is unknown and under investigation.
RESOURCES
Lead Fire Agency: CAL FIRE Siskiyou
Command: CAL FIRE IMT5
There are currently 18 helicopters, 32 engines, 41 dozers, 25 water tenders, and 18 crews, staffed by 844 total personnel.
INCIDENT COOPERATORS
CAL FIRE SKU
Siskiyou County OES
Siskiyou County, California Animal Shelter
For lost or missing pets, please visit this page for more information on your lost/found pet: https://www.co.siskiyou.ca.us/animalcontrol/page/mountain-mill-fire-found-animals
World Central Kitchen
American Red Cross California Gold Country: If you have evacuated the Mill Fire or the Mountain Fire and you forgot your meds, medical device, eyeglasses, etc. The Red Cross can help you. STOP by the Yreka shelter (Karuk Wellness Center in Yreka) to meet with disaster health volunteers to replace lost/forgotten medical items. DO NOT return to the evacuated areas!
CURRENT STATUS
There have been 8,460 acres burned and fire personnel has reached a 10% containment status.
Fire behavior has been observed as active with uphill runs, flanking, and short crown runs.
Structures are threatened and evacuations are in effect.
Evacuation Information here on Community Zone Haven –> https://community.zonehaven.com/?latlon=41.50609471637401,-122.71236567946676&z=9.006088759287817
DAMAGE ASSESSMENT
CTD: $1.5 Million
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