- Acres: 2,412 acres
- Start Date: August 1, 2021
- Cause: Lightning
- Containment: 0%
- Total personnel: 275
- Location: Antelope Creek drainage
Fuels: Mixed conifer transitioning to ponderosa pine with a sage bitterbrush understory
Highlights: The Southwest Area Type 2 Incident Management Team 4, led by Incident Commander Carl Schwope, assumed command of the Antelope Fire this morning, Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at 7:00 a.m. A Type 2 Incident Management Team brings additional resources and management capabilities to manage the increasingly complex fire.
Operations: The Antelope Fire was first discovered on Sunday, August 1, 2021, in the Antelope Creek drainage on the Goosenest Ranger District of the Klamath National Forest. The Antelope Fire was one of several lightning-caused fires that occurred last weekend as a result of thunderstorms passing through the area. Firefighters are implementing a full suppression strategy to keep the fire footprint as small as possible. Both day and night shifts are operational around the fire area as firefighters directly attack the fire using a combination of dozers, handline, and retardant. The primary emphasis is protection for threatened structures, residences, ranches, cabins, and lookouts in surrounding communities.
Weather: A Red Flag Warning is in effect today from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Gusty south to southwest winds will combine with extremely dry air to bring critical fire weather conditions to the Antelope Fire. Conditions on Wednesday night should provide some relief with a small increase in humidity and lighter southwest winds. On Thursday, humidity will trend upwards, but wind will still be gusty from the southwest then northwest. A dry cold front will push through the area on Thursday.
Safety: The safety of emergency responders and the public is the first priority. The Klamath National Forest is in the process of developing an area closure order for the vicinity surrounding the fire.
Evacuations: Evacuation Orders remain in place for the Bray area, the community of Tennant, and Antelope Creek. For the most current and accurate evacuation information for Siskiyou County, please visit: https://arcg.is/1mWjWj. A Temporary Evacuation Point has been set up at the Dorris City Hall, located at 307 South Main Street, Dorris, CA. If you are evacuated and need assistance or sheltering, please proceed to the Dorris City Hall or call 530-340-3539 for assistance. Residents are encouraged to sign up for CodeRED, the Siskiyou County rapid emergency notification service, at: https://www.co.siskiyou.ca.us/emergencyservices/page/codered-emergency-alert.
Restrictions: The Klamath National Forest remains in fire restrictions through October 15, 2021. Fire restrictions are in place to protect the public and firefighters, as well as National Forest System lands and resources, during a period of high wildfire danger. The complete Forest order is available on the Klamath National Forest website. A temporary flight restriction (TFR) is in place over the area, which includes unmanned aircraft, or drones.
Smoke: Smoke from the Antelope Fire may be visible from communities in the surrounding area. An interactive smoke map at https://fire.airnow.gov/ allows you to zoom into your location to see the latest smoke information. Smoke-sensitive individuals and people with respiratory problems or heart disease are encouraged to take precautionary measures.