Incident Update Juniper Fire
- Date:
- 05/30/2025
- Time:
- 5:57 AM
Incident Facts
- Name
- Juniper Fire
- Start Date/Time
- 2025-05-28
- Incident Status
- Active
- Location
- Norman Drive in Mount Shasta Vista subdivision
- Type
- Wildfire
- Cause
- Under Investigation
- Counties
- Siskiyou
- Administration Unit
- CAL FIRE Siskiyou Unit
- Unified Command Agency(s)
- Size
- 49
- Containment
- 55%
- Structures Threatened
- 0
- Structures Destroyed
- 1
- Structures Damaged
- 1
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
Firefighters continue to make headway despite the challenges posed by deep-seated heat in thick juniper duff.
Mop-up efforts remain intensive, focusing on extinguishing hot spots well within the control lines to reduce the risk of reignition.
All evacuation warnings remain in effect as crews continue to secure the fire perimeter and monitor for any unexpected changes in fire behavior.
Today’s operational focus will include deep mop-up, hazard tree mitigation, and preparation for potential weather shifts in the coming days. Containment is expected to continue increasing with favorable conditions.
Fire suppression team will begin operations today, assessing the situation and evaluating the necessary resources. Crews will focus on initiating repairs.
Please avoid the area due to heavy fire resources in the area.
Evacuation Zones
Evacuation Information:
Evacuation Warnings
- Zone SIS-5120-a
Assigned Resources
Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
- Engines
- 5
- Water Tenders
- 5
- Hand Crews
- 3
- Other
- 10
- Total Personnel
- 100
Cooperating Agencies
| Name | Phone | Address | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Yreka Fire Department, Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office, Siskiyou County Office of Emergency Service, Weed City Fire Department, Lake Shastina Fire Department, Klamath National Forest, Shasta Trinty National Forest, Montague Fire Department, Mount Shasta Fire Department, Scott Valley Fire Department, Gazelle Fire Department, Mayten Fire Department, Grenada Fire Department and CDCR. |