As per reports, updates about the Dillon Fire in Siskiyou County, California, are as of Tuesday (26 August), the following:

• The fire is reportedly burning near Ti Bar, north of Somes Bar in Siskiyou County. On Tuesday (26 August), the fire activity has been labelled “extreme” and it is currently burning on 1233 acres with 0 per cent being controlled.
• The Dillon Fire is burning in steep, rugged terrain with heavy fuels, which poses an elevated escalation risk and hinders the effectiveness of the firefighting efforts.
• California State Highway 96 is at risk of being temporarily closed due to the fire conditions, and if firefighting measures require it.
• Over 600 personnel are assigned to the incident, with resources including bulldozers, aerial support, and hand crews working on containment lines.
• While no structures have been confirmed damaged or destroyed, evacuation warnings remain in effect for multiple zones, with potential for escalation depending on wind conditions.