Lime Fire & Kidder 2 Fire Update – 9/12/2019

Yreka, CA. – The Lime and Kidder 2 Fires were started by lightning on September 5, 2019. The following are updates for each fire:

Lime Fire – is located south of Cottonwood Peak on the Happy Camp/Oak Knoll Ranger District.

This lightning-caused fire is currently at 1,862 acres at 25% containment.

On Wednesday firefighters took advantage of the cooler weather to identify and extinguish hot spots within the fire perimeter. Ground forces were supported in this work by helicopter water bucket drops. Firefighters also improved and extended control lines around the fire’s perimeter, resulting in a higher percentage of containment.

Today’s forecast is for warmer and drier weather. Maximum temperatures are forecast between 81 to 87 degrees, with minimum humidity falling to 15 to 30%. Forecasted wind speeds are 5 to 10 mph with gusts to 15 mph.

Information on the Klamath National Forest Lime Fire closure order, issued on September 11, can be found at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/klamath/alerts-notices. The public is asked to remain away from closed areas, to allow the firefighters, engines, helicopters, and other equipment to work safely.

The Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office issued an evacuation warning for residences within and adjacent to the fire area on September 7 at 12:17 p.m. The evacuation warning will remain in effect until public safety officials determine conditions are safe to allow the warning to be lifted.

Motorists are advised to continue to exercise extreme caution along Highway 96 in the vicinity of the fire. To ensure public safety, the highway occasionally may be subject to temporary closure. Motorists are also encouraged to be aware of potentially distracted driving along Interstate 5, as the fire is visible from a number of vantage points north of Yreka.

Kidder 2 Fire – is located ten miles southwest of Fort Jones in the Marble Mountain Wilderness on the Salmon/Scott River Ranger District.

This lightning-caused fire is burning in remote and rugged terrain. The current fire size is 161 acres with 32% containment.

On Wednesday firefighters continued constructing and securing fireline. Today they will continue to work on suppressing the fire.

The Pacific Crest Trail passes near the fire, and hikers are advised to avoid the area, due to the possibility of smoke and fire spread.

Information on the Klamath National Forest Kidder 2 Fire closure order, issued on September 11, can be found at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/klamath/alerts-notices. Forest visitors can contact the Salmon/Scott River Ranger District Office at (530) 468-5351 for additional information or alternative recreational opportunities in the area.

Additional information and daily updates:

Lime Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6576/

Kidder 2 Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6584/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/KlamathNF

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Klamath_NF

Telephone: Joshua Veal (530) 841-4485

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