The Chetco Bar Fire was started by a lightning strike in the Kalmiopsis Wilderness near the Chetco River . It was reported on July 12 , 2017 at 1:45 PM . By July 15 , it was primarily burning in the scar of the 2002 Biscuit Fire and had only burned . At this time , fire crews expressed concerns about accessing the fire due to difficult and dangerous terrain
Biscuit Fire
Biscuit Fire
Chetco Bar Fire