🚩 RED FLAG WARNING. 🚩 A Red Flag Warning is in effect today from 11 AM to 8 PM for portions of Siskiyou County due to strong, gusty winds and low humidity. Hot, dry conditions combined with gusty winds are creating critical fire weather conditions and increasing the potential for rapid fire spread. Avoid ALL activities that could spark a wildfire and stay alert to changing conditions in your area. #RedFlagWarning# #FireWeather# #SiskiyouCounty# #WildfireSafety# @CALFIRESKU

🚩 RED FLAG WARNING 🚩   A Red Flag Warning is in effect today from 2PM – 9PM for portions of Siskiyou County, due to strong, gusty winds and low humidity.   The warning will also be in effect Friday, August 21, from 2PM – 9PM for portions of Siskiyou County, with a Fire Weather Watch in effect Saturday afternoon through the evening for portions of the area.   Gusty winds with speeds up to 30 mph and low humidity levels can contribute to rapid fire spread. Follow local fire restrictions and avoid ALL activities that could spark a wildfire.   Stay aware. Stay safe.   #CAwx# #RedFlagWarning# #CriticalFireWeather# @CALFIRESKU @CALFIRESHU

🚩 RED FLAG WARNING 🚩 The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for portions of Siskiyou County due to strong, gusty winds and low relative humidity, creating critical fire weather conditions. 🕐 FRIDAY, 1 PM – 8 PM: Western Klamath National Forest, including the Shasta and Scott Valleys. 🕐 FRIDAY, 1 PM – SATURDAY, 9 PM: Eastern Siskiyou County, including areas around the Klamath, Shasta, and Modoc National Forests. Help prevent wildfires: 🔥 Secure trailer safety chains. 🔥 Never park on dry grass. 🔥 Follow all local fire restrictions. One less spark means one less wildfire. Stay informed and be prepared. #ReadyForWildfire# #CAwx# #RedFlagWarning# #CriticalFireWeather# @CALFIRELMU @CALFIRESKU

🚩 RED FLAG WARNING 🚩 A Red Flag Warning remains in effect until 6:00 PM today for Interior Humboldt County, Trinity County, and southwestern Siskiyou County. Isolated dry thunderstorms are possible this afternoon, with the potential for gusty, erratic outflow winds up to 30 mph. While confidence in thunderstorm development is low, any fire that starts could spread rapidly under these conditions. Avoid ALL activities that could spark a wildfire and stay alert if you're in or near the warning area. #ReadyForWildfire# #RedFlagWarning# #OneLessSpark# #CAwx# @CALFIRE_HUU @CALFIRESKU @CALFIRESHU

#ICYMI# from @FBISacramento: A federal grand jury returned a seven-count indictment against Joseph “Charles” Henrichsen and his son, Phoenix Henrichsen. They are charged with two counts each of kidnapping a federal employee. Charles Henrichsen faces additional charges, including two counts of assaulting a federal employee with a deadly weapon, two counts of brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence, and one count of assault on a federal officer. According to court documents, on July 16, 2026, two U.S. Forest Service employees were conducting routine environmental work near Gumboot Lake Campground when Charles Henrichsen approached them with a semiautomatic rifle. He bound their hands, and with Phoenix’s help, forced them into a remote trailer. The two employees were held there for the next 15 hours. The incident triggered a massive multi-agency response. Officers and agents from across the country converged on the remote Siskiyou County location. After hours of negotiations, FBI crisis negotiators secured the safe release of both victims and the surrender of both suspects. The defendants are in custody pending trial. Read more: