Dillon Fire (2025-08-25)

10,795 acre wildfire (21% contained)
Bertsch-Oceanview, California, United States
InciWeb page: CASRF Dillon Fire
CAL FIRE page: CAL FIRE Incident Page Status: Active Size: 10,795 acre Contained: 21%

Dillon Fire Live Perimeter Growth

Dillon Fire Fire Growth History
Dillon Fire Containment History

Dillon Fire Fire Alert Timeline

Aug 30, 2025 Other
Fire grows to 4,922 acres with 0% containment. Two new spot fires (3-5 acres each) detected across Klamath River near Dillon Campground. 508 personnel assigned. Air quality near hazardous levels in Somes Bar area.
Sources: Dillon Fire Spots Across the Klamath River Again, 0% Contained - Redheaded Blackbelt (2025-08-30) Dillon Fire nears 5,000 acres north of Somes Bar – Times-Standard (2025-08-30)
Aug 29, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Evacuation orders expanded to include zones SIS-1405 and SIS-1509A (upgraded from warning to order). Total evacuation orders now include: SIS-1405, SIS-1402A, SIS-1503A, SIS-1506, SIS-1509A, SIS-1509B.
Sources: Dillon Fire | CAL FIRE (2025-08-29) Dillon Fire: Crews Focus on Structure Protection Near Ti Bar as Incident Team Takes Command - Redheaded Blackbelt (2025-08-29)
Aug 29, 2025 Other
California Complex Incident Management Team 1 assumes command at 7:00 AM with Incident Command Post in Happy Camp. Fire reaches 4,016 acres with 0% containment. Over 500 personnel assigned.
Sources: Dillon Fire burns over 4,000 acres in Siskiyou County, spreads towards Orleans (2025-08-29) Casrf Dillon Fire Information | InciWeb (2025-08-29)
Aug 28, 2025 Other
Fire grows to 3,110 acres. Over 100 additional personnel arrive overnight. Structure protection efforts successful with fuel breaks constructed between Ti Bar community and fire. Highway 96 open to one-way controlled traffic.
Sources: Dillon Fire grows to more than 3,000 acres, 100 more personnel show up – Times-Standard (2025-08-28)
Aug 27, 2025 Other
Fire grows to 2,134 acres with 0% containment. One-way traffic controls in effect on Highway 96. Shelter inquiry line available at (530) 340-3539 for residents needing evacuation assistance.
Sources: Map: Dillon Fire evacuations in Siskiyou County – The Mercury News (2025-08-27) Dillon Fire, north of Orleans, grows to 2,134 acres – Times-Standard (2025-08-27)
Aug 26, 2025 Road closure
Highway 96 closed within Dillon Fire area as fire grows to 1,233 acres with extreme fire behavior. Type 1 incident management team ordered. Dillon Creek Campground closed.
Sources: SR96 closed as Dillon Fire grows in Somes Bar area – Times-Standard (2025-08-26) Dillon Fire Burning North of Orleans Over 1200 Acres and 'Extreme' Fire Behavior - Redheaded Blackbelt (2025-08-26)
Aug 26, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Evacuation orders expanded to zones SIS-1506, SIS-1402A, SIS-1503A, SIS-1509B, SIS-1405. Evacuation warnings issued for zones SIS-1503B, SIS-1604, SIS-1509A, SIS-1408, SIS-1301, SIS-1300, SIS-1402B as fire grows rapidly overnight.
Sources: Dillon Fire in Siskiyou County prompting new Evacuation Order | Top Stories | kdrv.com (2025-08-27) Evacuations issued as Dillon Fire explodes overnight in Siskiyou County (2025-08-26)
Aug 25, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Level 3 evacuation (GO NOW) ordered for zone SIS-1506 due to Dillon Fire burning near Ti Bar Road. Fire started at 6:30 PM and rapidly grew to 100+ acres in steep terrain near Klamath River.
Sources: Dillon Fire grows to 100 acres, prompting evacuation orders, warnings in Siskiyou County (2025-08-26) Dillon Fire | CAL FIRE (2025-08-26) Casrf Dillon Fire Information | InciWeb (2025-08-29)

Dillon Fire Fire Alert Timeline

Aug 27, 2025 Other
Fire grows to 2,134 acres with 0% containment. One-way traffic controls in effect on Highway 96. Shelter inquiry line available at (530) 340-3539 for residents needing evacuation assistance.
Sources: Map: Dillon Fire evacuations in Siskiyou County – The Mercury News (2025-08-27) Garnet and Dillon fires grow rapidly, prompting fresh evacuations in Fresno and Siskiyou counties, California - The Watchers (2025-08-27)
Aug 26, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Evacuation orders expanded to zones SIS-1506, SIS-1402A, SIS-1503A, SIS-1509B. Evacuation warnings issued for zones SIS-1503B, SIS-1604, SIS-1509A, SIS-1408, SIS-1405, SIS-1301, SIS-1300, SIS-1402B as fire grows to over 900 acres.
Sources: Dillon Fire in Siskiyou County prompting new Evacuation Orders and Evacuation Warnings (2025-08-26) Evacuations issued as Dillon Fire explodes overnight in Siskiyou County (2025-08-26)
Aug 26, 2025 Road closure
Highway 96 closed within Dillon Fire area as fire grows to 923+ acres. Traffic restrictions and increased firefighter activity in the region with potential for road status changes.
Sources: SR96 closed as Dillon Fire grows in Somes Bar area – Times-Standard (2025-08-26) DILLON FIRE UPDATE: Evacuation Orders in Siskiyou County; Highway 96 Could Close, Forest Managers Warn (2025-08-26)
Aug 25, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Level 3 evacuation (GO NOW) ordered for zone SIS-1506 due to Dillon Fire burning near Ti Bar Road. Fire started at 6:30 PM and rapidly grew to 100+ acres in steep terrain.
Sources: Dillon Fire grows to 100 acres, prompting evacuation orders, warnings in Siskiyou County (2025-08-26) Dillon Fire | CAL FIRE (2025-08-26) New fires are burning in the Klamath and Six Rivers National Forest, including the Dillon Fire near Somes Bar (2025-08-26)

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