[UPDATE 7 p.m.] Hopkins Fire in the August Complex Burning in Trinity County and Moving Towards Humboldt

“Leaving Kettenpom tonight.” [Photo from Christine Eichin was posted on Facebook at 12:30 a.m., used with her permission]

NOTE: The information on this page is out of date. Click the following link for more information.

• Elkhorn Fire (New Name for Fire Causing Evacuations in Trinity, Humboldt, and Mendocino) Slowed With Cooler Weather

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The Hopkins Fire which is part of the August Complex and burning in southern Trinity County is now 49,887 acres and 0% contained.  Heavy smoke yesterday dampened down visibility and kept aircraft from flying but today, there should be less smoke.

We will be updating here as we know more. We will also update each section with information.

UPDATE 11 a.m.: Emergency personnel are doing a “hard closure” at Hwy 36 and Alderpoint Road and for Sawmill Road and Alderpoint. (That means a complete closure but those evacuating can leave though they can not come back.)

UPDATE 1:20 p.m.: New Evacuation Order for Areas South of Hwy 36, Along Alderpoint Road, and Down to Mendocino County Line

Evacuation map from the HCSO.

UPDATE 2:12 p.m.: Click here for the Afternoon Map for Hopkins Fire. There is also more information about the fire.

UPDATE 2:35 p.m.: There is an Evacuation Warning for Garberville and Areas West of Bell Springs Road to Hwy 101

UPDATE 4:03 p.m.: The video below and this link, Evacuation Order and Warning Information for SoHum in One Place, have the latest information:

UPDATE 7 p.m.: Evacuation Warning Area Expanded for SoHum

The Roads:

Here is the latest information: Information on Highways Closed Due to Fires

The Weather:  

Please remember there is extreme fire danger throughout northern California today due to strong winds and low humidity. “These conditions may allow new or existing fires to spread rapidly,” according to the National Weather Service.

There is a Red Flag warning until 5 p.m. over the fire area.

Winds will be blowing from the northeast in the morning and getting up to 10-15 mph. In the afternoon, there could be gusts up to 30 mph. The temperatures will range from in the eighties to nineties.

Compelling Imagery:

https://www.facebook.com/jessicabentonstokesberry/posts/10158603409498584

The Maps:

• Map –to see details either zoom or click on the map and download a pdf.
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  Afternoon map [Zoom or click to download a pdf]

Evacuation information:

• Evacuation Warnings Sent to Southeastern Humboldt–Island Mountain, Palo Verde, Alderpoint, and Harris–as August Complex Spreads West
• Most recent for Trinity County: The following areas: Zenia, Kettenpom, Hettenshaw Valley, and all areas south of Ruth.
• Most recent as of Noon for Mendocino County: Evacuation Updates for Covelo Area
• Most recent as of 1:30 p.m. for Humboldt County: Evacuation Order for Areas South of Hwy 36, Along Alderpoint Road, and Down to Mendocino County Line
• Evacuation Warning for Garberville and Areas West of Bell Springs Road to Hwy 101
• Evacuation Order and Warning Information for SoHum in One Place
• As of 6:05 p.m.: Evacuation Warning Area Expanded for SoHum  [MAP]

USEFUL Information:

• Evacuations for animals Humboldt: “If you have a need to evacuate animals please contact the Humboldt County Fairgrounds to arrange for drop off. HCF is also arranging for trailers if needed to transport animals. Please call 707-496-8841.
• Evacuations for animals Mendocino:The Laytonville rodeo grounds are open for livestock. They are located at Harwood Road Laytonville, call ahead at 707-984-8100 Harwood Hall is also open for residents feeling the Hopkins fire. They are located 44400 Willis Ave, Laytonville
• Evacuation place for Trinity residents: The temporary evacuation point remains at Southern Trinity High School located at 600 Van Duzen Road.
• Evacuation place for Humboldt residents:
  • The Mateel Community Center located at 59 Rusk Lane will be open as an evacuation shelter this Wednesday afternoon and as needed. “Small pets are welcome with leashes outside the hall, no pets are allowed inside the hall due to potential allergy reactions for some individuals.  For more information about the ongoing fire evacuation center located at the Mateel visit mateel.org. “
  • As of noon Wednesday, the Humboldt County Fairgrounds has been designated as an Office of Emergency Services County-wide Evacuation Center for both human and livestock fire evacuees. Because of COVID, human evacuees need to have trailers and RV’s and/or tent campers.
  • Redwood Acres  is preparing to take in fire evacuees, both livestock and those who have an RV or are willing to camp. There is a chance that the Red Cross may want to set up a station.
• Evacuation place for Mendocino Residents-
  • 1. Covelo High School for people (76280 High School Street) 2. Covelo Rodeo Grounds for small/large animals/livestock (77286 Covelo Road)
  • The Laytonville rodeo grounds are open for livestock. They are located at Harwood Road Laytonville, call ahead at 707-984-8100 Harwood Hall is also open for residents feeling the Hopkins fire. They are located 44400 Willis Ave, Laytonville
• You can listen to Trinity County Scanner by clicking here Trinity County Public Safety
• You can listen to Southern Humboldt County Scanner by clicking here Humboldt County Law, Fire and EMS – Eureka and South
• You can listen to Mendocino County Scanner by clicking here Mendocino County Sheriff, Fire, EMS, Cal Fire and CHP
• Good fire and smoke info here: Click here. (Please remember the info here isn’t always up to date. If you are given an evacuation order, leave–no matter what this says.)
• Good Social Media Site–FIRE EVACUEE INFO – Humboldt/Northern Mendo/Trinity Fires: Click here
• Water Station Open for Fire Evacuees at Rio Dell City Hall

Earlier Chapters:

• Evacuation Warnings Sent to Southeastern Humboldt–Island Mountain, Palo Verde, Alderpoint, and Harris–as August Complex Spreads West
• Fire Forcing Evacuations in Three Forks, South of Ruth Lake