Photos: Wildfires Force Evacuations In Siskiyou, Shasta Counties

Updated July 5

There are currently three major fires burning in California’s North State: the Lava Fire outside Weed, the Tennant Fire in the Klamath National Forest and the Salt Fire just north of Redding.

These are some of the first major wildfires in Northern California after last year's record-setting fire season, and have triggered evacuations in nearby communities. The fires come as California and other parts of the West are experiencing hot, dry summer weather, and as much of the state is in drought conditions.

Heading into the Fourth of July weekend, Cal Fire is urging Californians to be careful using fireworks, which can cause wildfires if not used carefully and responsibly. You can find information on safe fireworks use this Fourth of July and fire season here.

Here's a look at the fires and where you can get more information. You can learn more about preparing for wildfires here.

Salt Fire

The Salt Fire burning just north of Redding in Shasta County is 20% contained and has burned 11,693 acres as of 7:15 a.m. Monday.

You can find more on evacuations and other information for the Salt Fire here. The Shasta County Sheriff is also tweeting information on evacuations here.

To sign up for Code Red emergency alerts for evacuation notifications in Shasta County, head here.

Gregory Creek Road with pink fire retardant chemicals on it in Shasta County, a result of fighting the Salt Fire, Thursday, July 1, 2021.Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

Power lines by the Gregory Creek Campground in Shasta County, Thursday, July 1, 2021.Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

Power lines affected by the Salt Fire by Gregory Creek Road in Shasta County, Thursday, July 1, 2021.Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

Gregory Creek Road after the Salt Fire in Shasta County, Thursday, July 1, 2021.Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

Linda and Jeff Sprague of Mendocino watch the Salt Fire spread in Shasta County.Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

The Salt Fire burns in Shasta County, as seen from Antlers Campground and RV Park June 30, 2021.Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

Helicopters attack the Salt Fire with water in Shasta County on June 30, 2021.Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

The Salt Fire burns in Shasta County, as seen from I-5 June 30, 2021.Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

Lava Fire

The Lava Fire burning outside Weed in Siskiyou County is 70% contained and has burned 24,974 acres as of 7:23 a.m. Monday. You can find more on evacuations and other information for the Lava Fire here. Siskiyou County is also providing an evacuation map. To sign up for Code Red emergency alerts for evacuation notifications in Siskiyou County, head here.

Lava Fire continues to burn Thursday, July 1, 2021.Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

Firefighter Cody Hood watches the Lava Fire burn on a break Thursday, July 1, 2021. He has been deployed for his first-ever fire with Tahoe Hotshots, a federal firefighter crew and has been working for several days in difficult terrain.Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

The Lava Fire outside Weed, Calif. Thursday, July 1, 2021.Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

The Lava Fire burns outside Weed, Calif. June 30, 2021.Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

Tennant Fire

The Tennant Fire burning in the Klamath National Forest in Siskiyou County is 51% contained and has burned 10,541 acres as of 6:31 a.m. Monday.

You can find more on evacuations and other information for the Tennant Fire here. Siskiyou County is also providing an evacuation map.

To sign up for Code Red emergency alerts for evacuation notifications in Siskiyou County, head here.

Klamath National Forest is hazy with smoke near the Tennant Fire Thursday, July 1, 2021.Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

The Tennant Fire leaves scorched Terrain near Butte Valley, June 30, 2021.Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

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