Update: Shell Fire burns 1.3 acres in Siskiyou County

Published Jul 8, 2026 #Shell fire

Updated: 6:44 p.m. July 7

First discovered: 2 hours ago, 3:47 p.m. July 7

Initial location: Siskiyou County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Shell

Shell Fire initially started today at 3:47 p.m. in Siskiyou County, California.

It has burned 1.3 acres of private land after being active for two hours. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center