UPDATE 11:28 p.m.: Official Evacuation Map] Humboldt County Sheriff Reiterates Evacuation Orders and Issues New Evacuation Warnings for the Knob Fire Near Willow Creek

Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department:

EVACUATION ORDER: The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is issuing an IMMEDIATE EVACUATION ORDER for residents West of the Trinity River in the area of Butterfly Creek Lane south to Gypo Lane in Willow Creek due to the Knob Fire.

EVACUATION WARNING: An EVACUATION WARNING has been issued for residents West of the Trinity River in the areas of:

– Panther Road south to Butterfly Creek Road

– Gypo Road south to Friday Ridge Road

Prepare for potential evacuations, including personal supplies and overnight accommodations. Be ready to go at a moment’s notice.

An Evacuation Center is established for residents at the Willow Creek Bible Church at 39 Brannan Mountain Road.

For more information call 707-268-2500 or go to

Please note:

• An Evacuation Order means you should leave now and the area is closed to the public.
• An Evacuation Warning means the residents of the area should prepare to leave if ordered to do so.

UPDATE 11:27 p.m.: Information from the Humboldt County OES (Office of Emergency Services):

Go here or click on the map for a more precise image.

Earlier with photos and more info: Wildfire Burning South of Willow Creek on Friday Ridge