[UPDATE 5:42 p.m.] Multiple Reports of a Fire Near Blocksburg

A number of fire departments are being dispatched after the Emergency Dispatch Center received “multiple reports” of a fire near Sunset Ridge Road outside of Blocksburg in southeastern Humboldt County.

A tanker and an air attack plane have been dispatched also.

UPDATE 5:03 p.m.: According to the tanker, the fire is now at a quarter acre and spreading slowly in the grass and small timber. One structure is threatened by the flames but locals are on the scene fighting the fire by hand.

UPDATE 5:25 p.m.: A tanker, a chopper, and the air attack plane are on scene.

Flight Radar shows the area the three are circling as they fight the fire.

Flighttracker screengrab.

Flighttracker screengrab.

UPDATE 5:42 p.m.: The tanker has left the scene and the chopper and the air attack are now leaving which indicates the fire is coming under control.

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Guest
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Guest
5 years ago

So Homestead Road magically turns into Sunset at the top, although same road?

guest too
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guest too
5 years ago
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appears so

SoHum
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SoHum
5 years ago
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Not the same road. Homestead is a loop. Sunset Ridge connects on both ends with Homestead.

Plain_Jane
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Plain_Jane
5 years ago

They had drones and planes up there for a better part of the afternoon. It smoked up a better part of the area. Hope it’s put out fast!!

J.K.
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J.K.
5 years ago

Any idea if this still going? Live on Spyrock in northern mendocino and smoke is rolling in. Nothing on calfire website.

Ice
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Ice
5 years ago

I know this ones done but the aircraft leaving right before dark doesn’t always mean the fire is coming under control. It could mean they are returning to base before dark also..

Jane
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Jane
5 years ago

I saw a few drones and planes circling the area today near the fire. Got paranoid until I realized it was for the fire. Hope they got in under control.

Stinky Wizzleteats
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Stinky Wizzleteats
5 years ago

I rusee much monee.

Jaekelopterus
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Jaekelopterus
5 years ago

The Bowl’s on fire! Is everyone alright?