All Evacuation Warnings Lifted for Communities Impacted by Knob Fire
“No evacuation orders or warnings for the Knob Fire remain in effect at this time.”
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Firefighters Stomp Out Fire Near Jacoby Creek Forest
“About 3:30 p.m., dispatch sent firefighters to the 6000 block of Greenwood Heights Road for a fire burning in a brushy area, according to Cal Fire Battalion Chief Marty Hobbs.”
Read moreThe Best Red Flag Day in the History of Fire Fighting, Letter Writer Describes Terrifying Day on the Monument Fire
“Thursday morning was Armageddon…I can only imagine what it was like to be a firefighter that morning heading out. These fine men and women, far from the families, seriously undermanned, have been heroically punching way above their weight in this fight. To see as much black on the fire as we have is testament to the incredible job they have pulled off. “
Read moreThe Monument Fire Expected to Push to the North and Southwest as Temperatures Heat Up and Fuels Dry Further
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The fire is causing firefighters repeated difficulties as it burns uncontained to the north and south–particularly towards Denny on the northwest and towards Hayfork on the southwest sides.
Read moreCurrent State Route 299 Monument Fire Closure Locations and Opening Times
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Current closure points: Near Burnt Ranch (just east of School House Road) to Del Loma (near Angie Lane) in Trinity County.
Read moreThe River Complex: Nearly 100 Structures Lost as Flames Pushed Further Into Northern Trinity County
The Complex destroyed 94 structures. According to reports from the County of Trinity, this included 30 homes, 39 out buildings, 24 commercial structures, and one cabin.
Read more[UPDATE 10:44 a.m.] Structure Fire Off North Bank Road South of McKinleyville
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The CHP has been asked to shutdown westbound traffic on North Bank Road.
Read moreDrought Forces Closure of Shasta Valley Wildlife Area to Waterfowl Hunting; Other Northeastern Waterfowl Properties Impacted by Water Shortages
“The 4,700-acre Shasta Valley Wildlife Area typically provides important seasonal wetlands for migrating waterfowl supplied by three reservoirs on the property. Two of those reservoirs – Steamboat Lake and Bass Lake – are completely dry and a third reservoir – Trout Lake – is at approximately 50 percent of capacity.”
Read moreThe Monument Fire Pushes Towards the River Complex Forcing New Evacuation Orders and Warnings
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The Monument Fire grew another 5000 acres in the last day and a half.
Read moreKnob Fire: Evacuation Warnings Lifted for Communities South of China Creek
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff: As work continues to progress in the containment and mop up of the Knob Fire, Evacuation Warnings for the following areas have been lifted: All areas east of Brushy Mountain Lookout Road/Forest Route 6N08A to the Humboldt/Trinity County Line, south of China Creek to the end of Forest Route 6N20, including residences off
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