Shelly Fire – Siskiyou County
This page is no longer being updated due to 100% containment
Updated last on 8/26/2024 10:10 AM
15,520 acres at 100% contained
General Fire Information
- Fire crews have responded to a fire near Shelly Lake, Marble Mountain Wilderness in Siskiyou County.
- Fire information line: (530) 214-9739
- Public Information Meeting information will be posted when available.
- From Cal Fire – Most of the effort at the Shelly Fire is now on suppression repair.
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Visitors and communities near the fire will see smoke from within the fire’s perimeter as interior islands of unburnt vegetation slowly burn. Currently, there is no threat for the fire to burn outside of the established containment line.
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A Forest Service Burned Area Emergency Response team is assigned to assess the effects of the Shelly Fire on the landscape and to develop a plan to stabilize the area to reduce risks to human life and safety, property, and natural and cultural resources from erosion and flooding.
Food replacement:
CalFresh clients that were evacuated or affected by a disaster and in need of food replacement, should contact the local office to see if they are eligible.
-Siskiyou County: 530-841-2700
Evacuations
- All evacuation orders and warnings were lifted on 8/2/24
- An evacuation shelter has been set up at:
- Shelters are now closed.
Animal Evacuation information
- Shelters are now closed.
Road Closures
- Check road conditions before you travel!
- Caltrans Phone: 1-800-427-7623
- Caltrans Quick Map for Travel Alerts
- Check Current Highway Conditions
- Hwy 3 is open with traffic control from Etna to Fort Jones for public and firefighter safety.
- Drivers in the Shelly Fire area are reminded to slow down and remain alert for heavy equipment and fire personnel on or near the roadways.
Air Quality
Official Information Sources for Updates
- Twitter: Siskiyou County OES
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SiskiyouCountySheriff
- Incident Info: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/caknf-shelly-fire
- Watch Duty Info: Watch Duty Wildfire Map
Sign Up For Alerts
- Smart911 Emergency Alert System
Be Prepared
What to bring with you when you evacuate (time permitting):
- Identification
- Medications/prescriptions
- Important documents (birth certificates, marriage certificates, insurance policies etc.)
- Emergency supplies including food and water for a minimum of three days
- Clothes and toiletries
- Pets and pet supplies
- For more information, please visit:
Fire Survivor Assistance
- American Red Cross
- Go to a Red Cross evacuation shelter or call 800-733-2767 (800-REDCROSS).
- Northern Valley Catholic Social Services (NVCSS)
- For direct support to evacuees, including gift cards, temporary lodging, or other emergency assistance:
- Monday-Friday from 8 am – 5 pm
- Contact (530) 538-8221
- After hours contact (530) 685-0909
- For direct support to evacuees, including gift cards, temporary lodging, or other emergency assistance:
