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Siskiyou County news for Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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Public Safety · Siskiyou County

Shamrock Fire Reported in Siskiyou County Oct. 20

A new wildfire named the Shamrock Fire was reported at 5:46 p.m. on October 20 in Siskiyou County, California. The fire is burning on private land, with its cause currently undetermined and no information available regarding containment efforts.

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Public Safety · Siskiyou County

Cotton Fire Reported in Siskiyou County on Oct. 20

A wildfire named the Cotton Fire was reported at 10:01 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20, in Siskiyou County, California. The fire is burning on private land, with its cause currently undetermined and no information available regarding containment. This incident was identified by the National Interagency Fire Center.

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Public Safety · Siskiyou County

Soda Fire in Siskiyou County at 40% Containment as of Oct. 20

The Soda Fire, discovered on Oct. 18 in Bear Creek southwest of Sterling Mountain in Siskiyou County, California, had consumed 13.8 acres by Tuesday afternoon. As of 3:01 p.m. on Oct. 20, the fire was 40% contained, meaning control lines surrounded 40% of the perimeter while the remaining 60% remained uncontrolled. The cause of the wildfire is currently unknown.

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Public Safety · Siskiyou County

Snow Fire Discovered at 4:19 p.m. Oct. 19 in Siskiyou County

A new wildfire named Snow Fire was first discovered at 4:19 p.m. on October 19, 2026, burning on private land in Siskiyou County, California. As of the initial report, no containment update had been issued and the cause had not yet been determined. The information is sourced from the National Interagency Fire Center.

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