Orleans Complex Fire
| Orleans Complex Fire | |
|---|---|
| Date(s) | July 3, 2025 – Present |
| Location | Orleans, California & Six Rivers National Forest |
| Coordinates | 41°24′20″N 123°35′20″W / 41.40556°N 123.58889°W |
| Statistics | |
| Burned area | 18,474 acres (7,476 ha) |
| Impacts | |
| Non-fatal injuries | 3 firefighters |
| Ignition | |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Map | |
  Location in northern California | |
The Orleans Complex Fire is a wildfire burning near Orleans, California, in Six Rivers National Forest that began on July 3, 2025. The complex fire is made up of the Butler Fire and the Red Fire that both began in early July.[1] As of July 22, the fire had so far burned 18,474 acres (7,476 ha) and was 9% contained.[2]
Events
[edit]July
[edit]The Orleans Complex Fire was first reported on July 3, 2025, at around 6:00 pm PST.[2]
On July 19, 3 firefighters were hospitalized after a tree fell on them while battling the Butler Fire.[3][4]
Cause
[edit]The cause of the fire is currently undetermined.[2]
Impact
[edit]Closures and evacuations
[edit]On July 7, after the Butler Fire ignited in Six Rivers National Forest, the first evacuation orders were issued.[5]
Six Rivers National Forest and Klamath National Forests issued a joint closure order that affects the Nordheimer and Oak Bottom campgrounds.[6]
On July 15, the evacuation zone was expanded to include the entire community of Forks of Salmon.[5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Staff, KRCR (July 14, 2025). "Butler Fire jumps Salmon River, new evacuations ordered". KRCR. Retrieved July 20, 2025.
- ^ a b c "Orleans Complex Information - InciWeb the Incident Information System". inciweb.wildfire.gov. July 20, 2025. Retrieved July 20, 2025.
- ^ Sistek, Scott (July 19, 2025). "3 firefighters injured by falling tree while battling California wildfire". FOX Weather. Retrieved July 20, 2025.
- ^ Horvath, Timea (July 18, 2025). "Three firefighters injured while fighting the Butler Fire". KRCR. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
- ^ a b "Map: Butler Fire evacuation zone expanded". Marin Independent Journal. July 16, 2025. Retrieved July 20, 2025.
- ^ Anderson, Will (July 17, 2025). "Orleans Complex: 10,949 acres burned, new evacuation orders as Butler Fire crosses river". Action News Now. Retrieved July 20, 2025.
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