U.S. Forest Service - Klamath National Forest

Highway Fire Update

Fire resources remained on scene of the Highway Fire through the night. This morning, containment was increased to 40%. Today, 3 engines, 1 crew, 1 patrol, and a water tender are committed to the fire, strengthening control lines and mopping up.

The Highway Fire started on June 23, 2026 on private property near the community of Klamath River in grass and brush on steep terrain.

Thanks to the aggressive response by Klamath National Forest firefighters with support from our CAL FIRE Siskiyou Unit and Klamath River Hose Company partners, forward progress was stopped at 25 acres.

The cause of the Highway Fire is under investigation.

With the hot weather and dry fuels, it is easy to inadvertently start a wildfire. Please practice vigilance with anything that can create a spark. Make sure trailer chains aren't dragging when towing and don't drive or park on dry grass.

Fire restrictions are in place on the Klamath National Forest -- campfires are only permitted in designated recreation sites. For a list of those sites and other prohibitions visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/klamath/alerts/fire-restrictions-effect-klamath-national-forest

The phone line for the Project Activity Level (PAL) and Woodcutting status is temporarily down.

In the interim, please dial 530-643-0279 for current information.

Highway Fire Update

Dozer line has been completed around the Highway Fire.
Firefighting resources are strengthening the fireline and mopping up.

The fire is roughly 35 acres in brush and grass and steep terrain.
Motorists on Highway 96 should watch out for apparatus and firefighters working alongside the road.

The cause of the Highway Fire is under investigation.

Thank you to our partners from CAL FIRE Siskiyou Unit and the Klamath River Hose Company for their assistance.

Fire danger is Very High on the Klamath National Forest. Please be careful with anything that can spark a wildfire. Fire restrictions are in effect - https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/klamath/alerts/fire-restrictions-effect-klamath-national-forest

Highway Fire Update

Dozer line has been constructed up the right flank and around the head of the Highway Fire. Firefighters are continuing to progress up the left flank toward the dozer line.

Highway Fire Update

Dozers are making good progress up the upstream flank toward the head of the Highway Fire.

Multiple agencies have resources on the fire, including CAL FIRE Siskiyou Unit and Klamath River Hose Company, with 2 dozers, 8 engines, 3 crews, 5 helicopters, air tankers, an air attack platform, and miscellaneous overhead committed to the fire.

The fire is roughly 40 acres, burning in brush and grass in steep terrain near the community of Klamath River.

A public information phone line is operational at 530-643-0279.

Motorists on Highway 96 should watch out for apparatus and firefighters working alongside the road.

Numerous engines, aircraft, a dozer and crews are on scene of the Highway Fire, with additional resources continuing to arrive.

Resources engaged include firefighters from the Klamath National Forest, CAL FIRE Siskiyou Unit, and Klamath River Hose Company.

The fire is roughly 30-35 acres, burning in brush and grass.

A public information phone line is operational at 530-643-0279.

Motorists on Highway 96 should watch out for apparatus and firefighters working alongside the road.

Highway Fire Update -

Firefighters on scene of the Highway Fire are reporting high rates of spread with structures in the area. Resources continue to arrive on scene.

Firefighters are on scene of a 3-5 acre wildfire on Highway 96 in the area of the community of Klamath River.

The Highway Fire is burning at a moderate rate of spread. Additional air and ground resources are responding.