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The Lava Fire burning between the city of Weed and Mt. Shasta jumped from 1,446 acres on Monday to 13,300 acres as of 10 a.m. Tuesday.
It s 20% contained, according to the U.S. Forest Service. More than 800 personnel are fighting the fire.
Tuesday, firefighters planned to scout for containment opportunities north of the fire and hold constructed lines to the south and west, cutting off the fire before it reaches residential areas, the Forest Service said. Steep rocky terrain, limited road access to the fire and limited water sources close to the fire are impeding firefighting efforts in the area.
Tennant Fire in Siskiyou County burns 1,700 acres, causes evacuation orders
The Tennant Fire burning in Siskiyou County is about 1,700 acres and 5% contained, according to the Klamath National Forest Service.
Posted: Jun 29, 2021 8:48 AM
Updated: Jun 29, 2021 5:02 PM
Posted By: Brandon Downs
YREKA, Calif. - Evacuation orders are now in place for the area east of Highway 97 to East Ball Mountain Road and from Old State Highway to Bray, Calif., according to the Siskiyou County Sheriff s Office.
As crews continue to battle the Lava Fire in Siskiyou County, another fire started on Monday night, according to the Klamath National Forest Service.
The Tennant Fire is burning on the east side of the national forest near Highway 97 and Tennant Road, the forest service said.