Butler Fire Update

July 7, 2025—10:00 a.m.
 

Butler Fire Quick Facts:
 Acres: 340Containment: 0%Detection Date: July 3, 2025…

Last updated: 2025-07-07 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Shasta-Trinity National Forest. --- State: California --- Coordinates: Latitude: 40° 47 61 Longitude: 123° 7 95 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: The containment of the Helena Fire has risen to 60% as firefighters on the ground have created handline two feet wide around the incident and helicopter resources drop water buckets on the steep terrain. The current acreage remains at 116 Acres; however, personnel are walking the fire perimeter to verify. All on-the-ground resources have been able to take advantage of the recovery of the overnight humidity, low temperatures, and shade in the morning to keep the Helena Fire within set control lines. In the northern perimeter of the fire, minimal growth was observed from creeping, a method of fire spread with low flame intensity and slow movement due to increased humidity and low temperatures. The creeping allowed fire personnel to respond more directly due to the movement of the fire perimeter to a more accessible location. The goal for today on the northern side is to continue to improve control lines. On the southern end, there was no movement outside of built control lines, and additional handline was able to be made where previously not accomplished. The new handlines will continue to be improved with mop-up also taking place utilizing bladder bags with water to drown out hot spots. The support of partner agencies such as CAL FIRE and Bureau of Land Management has been critical to suppression efforts. By utilizing agency, partner agency, and contracted resources, control lines were able to be established south and east of the fire perimeter towards the North Fork and west of the East Fork, respectively. On the northwestern perimeter, lines continue to be built, where able. Where resources have not been able to go direct on the ground, air support has been critical.With high temperatures and rugged terrain, we continue to prioritize firefighter and public safety as suppression efforts move forward. Additional resources remain committed to incidents to build upon the gains already made.If visiting the area of Helena, recreators are advised to use caution when driving and to limit interactions with fire personnel who are engaged with fire suppression efforts. We ask the public to please avoid areas where crews are working. Your cooperation helps firefighters contain these fires quickly and safely.

Last updated: 2025-07-07 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Santa Fe National Forest. --- State: New Mexico --- Coordinates: Latitude: 36° 20 17 Longitude: 106° 45 17 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: A closure order for the fire area is in effect July 2,2025. Details provided in incident publications.Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) fire managers actively managing the lightning caused Laguna Fire located in the Coyote Ranger District, 8 miles north of New Mexico State Road 96 and west of the Chama River Canyon Wilderness. Currently, 120 personnel are on the Laguna Wildfire. The wildfire was first reported Wednesday June 25, 2025, and is burning in an area that has undergone the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process and previously been thinned and treated with prescribed fire. The objectives for the Laguna Wildfire prioritize the safety of firefighters and the public while protecting water quality in watersheds, water systems, and springs by minimizing fire intensity and uncharacteristic severe fire effects.It is expected that the fire will restore the ecological process of fire across approximately 13,000 acres of forest land.

Last updated: 2025-07-07 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Shasta-Trinity National Forest. --- State: California --- Coordinates: Latitude: 40° 50 2 Longitude: 122° 5 48 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: Firefighters are engaging in a full suppression strategy in steep and rocky terrain utilizing aircraft and existing dozer lines from the 2024 Shoe Fire. Control objectives are to keep the fire north of Pit River, southeast of Sulanharas Creek, and southwest of Fenders Ferry Road. Steep terrain, dry fuels, high temperatures and low humidity allowed the fire growth in the afternoons. Helicopters are dropping water in the areas of progression that cannot be reached by the firefighters. We have two type 1 helicopters and one type 2 helicopter assigned to the incident.  They will be dropping water in active areas to slow the progression of the fire.  On the ground heavy equipment is improving and widening roads for access while firefighters are working closely with the READs (Resource Advisors) to protect the Devil’s Rock-Hosselkus research area and other cultural sites. The Green Fire started following widespread thunderstorms and lightning on the afternoon and evening of June 30, 2025. The Shasta-Trinity National Forest saw more than 3,100 lightning strikes across the Forest, between June 30 and July 2, resulting in several wildfires. (Wildfire information for other current incidents on the Shasta-Trinity). Firefighters will continue monitoring the forest in the days ahead for holdover fires that may emerge from this week’s storms.We ask the public to please avoid areas where crews are working. Your cooperation helps firefighters contain these fires quickly and safely.