Cod Fire causes evacuation orders & warnings in Siskiyou Co.

HORNBROOK, Cal. —9:30 Update: The Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office evacuation zone orders and warnings have been downgraded.

The following zones have been downgraded to evacuation warning:

Zone SIS 3315

The following zones have been downgraded to normal:

 Zone SIS 3208

ZONE SIS 3107

ZONE SIS 3211

ZONE SIS 3318

ZONE SIS 3413

ZONE SIS 3312

9:15 Update: According to the CAL FIRE Siskiyou Unit, the fire’s spread rate has been stopped. The fire has spread to nearly 28 acres and is 20% contained. Evacuations are continuing to be evaluated. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

8:30 pm Update: The Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office announces that some weather apps may be relaying incomplete or incorrect information. They ask residents to check with the sheriff’s office for updates, warnings and orders.

Suzi Brady, Public Information Officer for the Cal Fire Siskiyou Unit says people should still keep a close eye on things.

“We want to let the folks know even though the order has been lifted and we downgraded it to a warning, keep aware of the situation of the fire. Just because they’re not underneath an evacuation order doesn’t mean we don’t want them to be in the middle of what’s going on,” said Brady.

Original post: Evacuation orders and warnings are in place for the Cod Fire burning in Hornbrook. The Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office says its due to fire activity.

The following zones are under an evacuation order, which means to leave immediately:

Zone SIS 3315

The following zones are under evacuation warnings:

Anyone in these areas should prepare to leave should conditions warrant.

 Zone SIS 3208

ZONE SIS 3107

ZONE SIS 3211

ZONE SIS 3318

ZONE SIS 3413

ZONE SIS 3312

The Cod Fire is burning at 15 acres, with 0% containment.

An evacuation center is available for those who have been displaced at the Kahtishraam Wellness center in Yreka. You can find it at 1403 Kahtishraam, Yreka, CA 96097.

Stay with NBC5 News for updates on this developing story. You can find the latest evacuation information here.

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