Dillon Fire Active 2025

Started: Aug 25 11,949 acre 95% contained Wildfire
Bertsch-Oceanview, California, United States
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Dillon Fire Live Perimeter Growth

Dillon Fire Fire Growth History
Dillon Fire Containment History

Dillon Fire Fire Alert Timeline

Sep 19, 2025 Other
Fire containment increases to 84% with all containment lines holding. Crews focus on chipping and backhauling operations in Carter Creek and Dillon spot areas. Minor interior heat areas addressed using infrared detection technology.
Sources: Containment on Dillon fire reaches 84% | Top Stories | kdrv.com (2025-09-19)
Sep 18, 2025 Other
All containment perimeters hold steady as firefighters reinforce lines and extinguish scattered hot spots. Crews successfully extinguish hot spots in southern section and Coffee Can Creek drainage by end of shift.
Sources: Dillon Fire: Crews Hold Lines as Hot Spots Are Extinguished - Redheaded Blackbelt (2025-09-18)
Sep 17, 2025 Evacuation level 1
Fire remains steady at 11,929 acres with 78% containment. All evacuation orders lifted with only evacuation warnings remaining for 11 zones. Crews continue mop-up, patrol, and suppression repair as containment lines hold strong.
Sources: Dillon Fire Holds Steady as Crews Focus on Suppression Repair - Redheaded Blackbelt (2025-09-17) Casrf Dillon Fire Information | InciWeb (2025-09-17)
Sep 16, 2025 Other
Fire holds at 11,929 acres with 78% containment. Crews shift focus to suppression repair and mop-up operations with firelines holding across all divisions. Hot, dry weather continues with temperatures 8-10 degrees above normal.
Sources: Dillon Fire Holding at Nearly 12,000 Acres as Crews Shift to Suppression Repair - Redheaded Blackbelt (2025-09-16) Multiple evacuation orders have been downgraded for the Dillon Fire | Top Stories | kdrv.com (2025-09-16)
Sep 16, 2025 Evacuation level 1
Evacuation orders downgraded to warnings for zones SIS-1402-A, SIS-1503-A, and SIS-1509-B due to successful fire suppression efforts. Areas reduced from Level 3 (GO NOW) to Level 1 (Be Ready).
Sources: Dillon Fire containment reaches 78% as crews focus on suppression repairs and hot spots (2025-09-16) Multiple evacuation orders have been downgraded for the Dillon Fire | Top Stories | kdrv.com (2025-09-16)
Sep 11, 2025 Other
California Complex Incident Management Team 6 (CA-CIMT 6) assumes command of Dillon Fire operations, taking over from CA-CIMT 1. Incident Command Post remains in Happy Camp.
Sources: Dillon Fire | CAL FIRE (2025-09-16) Casrf Dillon Fire Information | InciWeb (2025-09-16)
Sep 10, 2025 Other
Fire reaches 11,971 acres with 71% containment. Virtual community meeting scheduled for 6:00 PM on Six Rivers and Klamath National Forest Facebook pages for public update on Dillon and Blue fires.
Sources: Casrf Dillon Fire Information | InciWeb (2025-09-10)
Sep 09, 2025 Other
Firefighters face challenging weather with heavy rain, hail, and lightning. Over an inch of rain expected to aid suppression efforts. Wet conditions and reduced visibility increase danger for crews.
Sources: JPR News wildfire tracker | Jefferson Public Radio (2025-09-09)
Sep 07, 2025 Other
Fire reaches 11,763 acres with 26% containment. Clear skies allow day-long aviation support with Type 1 helicopters conducting water drops. Over 500,000 gallons of water dropped on fire to date.
Sources: Dillon Fire Update: Clear Skies Allow Day-Long Aviation Support (11,763 acres, 26% contained) - Redheaded Blackbelt (2025-09-07)
Sep 05, 2025 Other
Forest closure order issued for Six Rivers and Klamath National Forests effective September 5 through November 1, 2025, superseding previous orders. Fire reaches 10,307 acres with 21% containment.
Sources: Six Rivers National Forest | Dillon Fire Closure | Forest Service (2025-09-05) Dillon Fire tops over 10,000 acres in western Siskiyou County | Top Stories | kdrv.com (2025-09-05)
Sep 04, 2025 Other
Fire grows to 9,100 acres with containment increasing to 21%. Firefighters hold eastern line protecting residences along Highway 96. Structure protection measures deployed around homes north and south of fire.
Sources: Dillon Fire Surpasses 9,000 Acres With 21 Percent Containment; Firefighters Focus on Eastern Line to Defend Homes Along Highway 96 | Lost Coast Outpost | Humboldt County News (2025-09-04)
Sep 03, 2025 Other
Evacuation warning lifted for zone SIS-1604 (returned to normal status) by Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office. Fire reaches 8,718 acres with 7% containment and 1,075 personnel assigned.
Sources: Dillon Fire grows to over 8,000 acres in Siskiyou County, Blue Fire remains uncontained (2025-09-03) Casrf Dillon Fire Information | InciWeb (2025-09-03)
Sep 02, 2025 Other
Fire reaches 8,367 acres with 7% containment. Some evacuation zones downgraded from orders to warnings. Extreme fire activity expected with temperatures over 100°F and dry lightning possible.
Sources: Dillon Fire grows to over 7,700 acres in Siskiyou County, Blue Fire remains uncontained (2025-09-02) Dillon Fire nears 8,000 acres, extreme fire activity expected – Times-Standard (2025-09-02)
Sep 01, 2025 Other
Fire grows to 6,346 acres with 7% containment. Activity expected to increase with potential for more spot fires. 827 personnel assigned with 100 structures threatened, potentially increasing to 300 if fire moves east/north.
Sources: Dillon Fire activity expected to increase, reaches over 6,000 acres – Times-Standard (2025-09-01)
Aug 31, 2025 Other
Forest closure order issued for Six Rivers and Klamath National Forests in Dillon Fire area, effective August 31 at 5:00 PM. Spot fire across from Dillon Creek Campground grows from 6 to 42 acres overnight.
Sources: Klamath National Forest & Butte Valley National Grassland | Dillon Fire Closure Order | Forest Service (2025-09-02) Dillon Fire Continues to Spread with 0% Containment - Redheaded Blackbelt (2025-08-31)
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 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 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 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)

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