Incident Update McKinney Fire

Date:
08/04/2022
Time:
7:22 AM

Incident Facts

Name
McKinney Fire
Start Date/Time
2022-07-29
Incident Status
Active
Location
Hwy 96 and McKinney Creed Road, southwest of Klamath River
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Siskiyou
Administration Unit
Unified Command: CAL FIRE Siskiyou Unit and Klamath National Forest
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
58,668
Containment
10%
Structures Threatened
4,576
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Most of the fire is now in backing and flanking alignment. Smoke inversion moderated fire behavior yesterday and overnight. Chance of thunderstorms remain on Monday with strong winds associated. Dry fuel conditions remain with low fuel moistures and available fuelbed. Slope and terrain driven runs when in alignment. Isolated precipitation on fire last night with significant lightning activity.

Road Closures:

Highway 96 remains closed

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Information

  • Highway 96 corridor
  • Communities of Oak Knoll
  • Klamath River and Scott Bar from Interstate 5 to the town of Seiad
  • Encompassing both the McKinney and China 2 Fires.

Assigned Resources

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Engines
62
Water Tenders
14
Helicopters
10
Dozers
29
Hand Crews
16