Large New Fire Burning South of Ruth Lake; Structures Threatened

Lightning sparked multiple new fires in the last few days. One, in particular, sprang up yesterday and expanded rapidly. As of 8 p.m. last night, the Dutchman as it is called had swallowed around 450 acres mostly in timber and was 0% contained. According to the Northern California Geographic Area Coordination Center (ONCC), this wildfire is “burning at a rapid rate of spread with spotting and running.” Down draft winds from current thunderstorms

The fire is south of Ruth Lake and east of Zenia about seven miles in the Dutchman Creek watershed.

Screengrab from Wildfires Near Me shows the approximate position of the blaze.

One major structure and multiple outbuildings are threatened, said the ONCC. “Down draft winds from current thunderstorms…continues to cause hazardous conditions for firefighters.”

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Jose
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Jose
6 years ago

Be safe guys and gals

Silkentek
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Silkentek
6 years ago

Any news of which direction the fire is headed?

Deanne Dumad
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Deanne Dumad
6 years ago

Wishing a safe return of all those fighting these fires 🔥

SATAN
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SATAN
6 years ago

What kinda strukchers is we talkin about?

Covelo or busted
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Covelo or busted
6 years ago

Any news on this from locals would be appreciated. thanks.

LL
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LL
6 years ago

Yes I’ve been wondering myself. I can’t seem to find any info or maps and it’s pretty damn smokey here.

Covelo or busted
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Covelo or busted
6 years ago

it is near the Shannon Buttes if you find a good map.I would like to know what side of the river it is on?Anyone?

LL
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LL
6 years ago

Here is a map from the US Forest Service. I hope you have a magnifying glass lol…..https://www.facebook.com/USFSSixRiversNF/photos/a.863405333678033.1073741831.841615105857056/1655567021128523/?type=3&theater