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Willow Fire Grows to 200 Acres, Prompts Evacuations
23 Jun
Summary
- Willow Fire ignited near Montague, Siskiyou County, rapidly reaching 200 acres.
- Crews made progress, achieving 20% containment of the wildfire within hours.
- An evacuation warning was issued for residents in a specific zone: MTG-3410.
A vegetation fire, dubbed the Willow Fire, ignited on Monday, June 22, 2026, just outside Montague in Siskiyou County. Within a short period, the blaze escalated significantly, reaching 200 acres and becoming the North State's largest wildfire of the season.
The fire started in an area off Willow Creek Road, east of Yreka. It began as two small fires that quickly merged and grew. Firefighting teams responded promptly, and within hours of its initial report at 6:06 p.m., they reported 20% containment.
Authorities issued an evacuation warning for residents residing in Zone MTG-3410. Multiple resources were mobilized, including at least three helicopters and a control aircraft, to assist the approximately 100 fire personnel actively engaged in combating the wildfire. The cause of the Willow Fire remains under investigation.
