The McKinney Fire at Klamath National Park has burned over 52,000 acres with 0% contained.
The fire started on July 29 at Highway 96 and McKinney Creed Road, near the California-Oregon border.
Early Monday, the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s office announced a tragic discovery.
Two bodies were found inside a vehicle in a driveway along Doggett Creek Road, off Highway 96.
**PRESS RELEASE #McKinneyFire
— Siskiyou County Sheriff (@SiskiyouSheriff) August 1, 2022
Sunday fire personnel located two deceased individuals inside a vehicle located in a driveway along Doggett Creek Rd, off HWY 96, W of Klamath River, CA. There will be no additional info pending positive identification & notifications to next-of-kin. pic.twitter.com/i611HhsvHU
Gov. Gavin Newson has declared a state of emergency for Siskiyou County.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.