[UPDATE 10:16 p.m.: 40% Contained] New Fire Near Blocksburg

 

Fire near Blocksburg seen from the west

Smoke rises from the Blocksburg area as seen from the Salmon Creek area west of Miranda. [Photo provided by a reader]

A new fire has broken out near the cross of Alderpoint Road and Cemetery Road in the Blocksburg area. Cal Fire is dispatching air and ground crews to respond.

We’re watching it now and it is looking big.

UPDATE 5:05 p.m.: According to Cal Fire in the air, this is burning 15 acres at moderate rate of spread in grass moving to timber. It has the potential to reach 100 acres and while structures aren’t currently threatened, they could be in the future.

UPDATE 5:25 p.m.: A local tells us that the fire is actually north of Blocksburg and east of Alderpoint road. We have not confirmed that officially yet.

UPDATE 5:34 p.m.:

Blocksburg fire

Blocksburg fire [Photo from Cal Fire]

Laura Coleman from Cal Fire is telling us that the fire is 5 30 acres burning in grass and oak woodlands at a moderate rate of spread.

Aircraft, equipment, crews, overhead, water tenders, dozers are responding, she said. Local government and USFS assisting CAL FIRE

The cause is yet unknown.

UPDATE 5:38 p.m.: According to traffic on the scanner, at least one officer is on the way to the fire for evacuations.

UPDATE 5:44 p.m.: Here’s another photo:

Blocksburg fire in trees from a reader

[Photo by Martin Polasek]

UPDATE 6:07 p.m.: The Incident Commander is asking for air tankers to come in tomorrow. This means he doesn’t think the fire will be controlled soon.

UPDATE 6:47 p.m.: Humboldt Office of Emergency Services warned, “30 acre fire north of Blocksburg. Alderpoint Rd closed at Homestead Rd. Area residents prep for evacuation if ordered.”

UPDATE 10:16 p.m.: Cal Fire says, “Blocksburg fire is 40% contained. Working to complete control lines tonight.”

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Janet
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Janet
6 years ago

That doesn’t look good.

clearlake fool
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clearlake fool
6 years ago

its time to play your favorite game of COUNT THE POT CROPS
how many can you find

Meebee
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Meebee
6 years ago
Reply to  clearlake fool

Go away. Nothing like a troll to use an emergency or tragedy to make snide comments.

laura
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laura
6 years ago

the fire and smoke appear to be on the eastern side of the Alderpoint road — across from the larabee subdivision entrance (which is on the western side of the Alderpoint Road).

Jah
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Jah
6 years ago

Save the medicine! Please pray for tax dollars to save the sacred herb!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

Veterans friend
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Veterans friend
6 years ago

It is at cemetary rd & alderpoint rd. Cemetary road is in town blocksburg.
This from scanner

Joe
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Joe
6 years ago

It is towards 36 side of blocks. Not close to cemetery rd. Closer to larabee subdivision.

LL
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LL
6 years ago
Reply to  Joe

You are right.

laura
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laura
6 years ago
Reply to  Joe

hwy 36 is 17 miles northish from blocksburg

ED Denson
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ED Denson
6 years ago
Reply to  laura

Yes, and it is on the north side of Blocksburg. The Eel river is a few miles to the south, so if you want to indicate which side of town the fire is on, Rt 36 and the Eel River are good markers to use.

Boldcountry
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Boldcountry
6 years ago

Any news from in the burg my bro and his fam live on cemetery rd.

LL
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LL
6 years ago
Reply to  Boldcountry

It’s not on Cemetery Rd. Not quite to Larabee Subdivision Rd. North of Blocksburg on the Eastern side of AP rd.

onlooker
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onlooker
6 years ago

We had a big, big orange copter with apparatus hanging (not a bucket, maybe a retractable water sunction device) pass apparently from Alder Pt/Saw fire, possibly toward the Blocksburg fire, but so low that it was barely FAA regs, and well west of Blocksburg. Low and slow over Miranda, about 6 pm.

SheltonBroad
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SheltonBroad
6 years ago
Reply to  Kym Kemp

One exactly like that sucked water from The Sturgeon Hole at Eel Rock about that time.

Logger
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Logger
6 years ago
Reply to  onlooker

Came up to the airport in mck for something . Maybe fuel.

Mt.tim
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Mt.tim
6 years ago

My dog Rufus said another fire from dope growers ashes from his pipe!!!!! Hope David and Michelle are safe

The Hermit of Grizzly Mountain
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The Hermit of Grizzly Mountain
6 years ago
Reply to  Mt.tim

My pupper don’t talk so good as your dog Rufus. But he is smart!

I ask my dog, “What is on the tree?”
Phydeaux: “Bark!”

I then asked, “Isn’t it smooth?”
Phydeaux: “Ruff!”

Good pupper! Good luck, everybody in the SoHum SE corner & thank you, firefighters!

Lone ranger
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Lone ranger
6 years ago

Someone better tip that pilot

G-MAS
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G-MAS
6 years ago

Oh dear,that’s not good.praying for everyone

Mt.tim
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Mt.tim
6 years ago

Dope growers use so much water they can’t find it in the rivers,to stop the fires!!!! Yea dope growers!!!!!!!

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6 years ago

Has it moved any closer to town? My brother in law and sister live there and he and my man ran up there to check on things and no cell service. Just worried about the homes and hope all goes well for everyone.

Joe
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Joe
6 years ago

I passed thru 50 mins ago. They were letting traffic thru along with a renner fuel truck. Glad they got that out of there.

WildWestBest
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WildWestBest
6 years ago

Is it still burning??

Mt.tim
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Mt.tim
6 years ago

Dope growers yea

Mt.tim
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Mt.tim
6 years ago

Chump is right again

Buck
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Buck
6 years ago

Last i heard 30 acres established in the timber, 3 Charlie strike teams, 2 golf strike teams and 4 water tenders on order for morning.

Lalo biggs
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Lalo biggs
6 years ago

More fire trucks heading to Blocksburg….must be shift change

Bc
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Bc
6 years ago

Again a big thank you fire fire fighters great job…..THANKS

shak
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shak
6 years ago

My heart races for all those who are in the area. Go firefighters!