Update: Tennant Fire burns 13.5 acres in Siskiyou County

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Updated: 6:51 p.m. May 17

First discovered: 4 hours ago, 1:59 p.m. May 17

Initial location: Between Dead Steer Flat and Orr Lake, Siskiyou County, Calif.

Fire unit: Klamath National Forest

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Tennant Fire

Tennant Fire initially started today at 1:59 p.m. between Between Dead Steer Flat and Orr Lake in Siskiyou County, California.

Since its discovery four hours ago, it has burned 13.5 acres. 82 firefighters have been assigned to respond to the blaze.

There will be 10 engines three water tenderstwo helicopterstwo dozersand one hand crew, all fighting the fire. According to Cal Fire, "Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow."

Source: Cal Fire

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This story was originally published May 17, 2026 at 4:02 PM.