[UPDATE 9:03 p.m.] The K-Rail Fire Began Burning Near Hoopa This Morning
Map of fires burning near Hoopa/Willow Creek this morning. [Screenshot from Firemappers]
All tribal resources are engaging with the fire and they are being supported by other agencies. There are no evacuation orders or warnings on this fire.
Just for a bit of perspective about the number of fires currently burning in this area: the River Complex is about 25 miles from Hoopa, the Knob Fire is about 10 miles from Hoopa, the Monument Fire is about 20 miles from Hoopa, and the K-Rail Fire is about 4 miles.
Please remember that this story is unfolding. Information is being reported as we gather it. However, some of the information coming from witnesses and initial official reports could be wrong. We will do our best to get the facts but, in the case that something is inaccurate, we will update with correct information as soon as we can.
UPDATE 2:44 p.m.: The fire is 10% contained. “Making good progress.”
UPDATE 9:03 p.m.: According to Fire Chief Greg Moon, with better mapping the fire is now believed to be 16 acres. The fire is 35% contained at this point, he said in a video broadcast tonight.
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Geez. Hope we don’t have a frickin arsonist on the loose.
That’s what it looks like
Hope everyone out there stays safe.
Kym, I know you’re busy.. But as of this morning the comments section can’t be seen in the laptop (non-phone) version of your website.
Is this new akismet thing doing that? Can it be fixed?
Thanks.
You might try to clear your browsing data. I am on PC and can see.
working fine on my MacBook
One other person has complained. I haven’t figured this out yet. But yes, try to clear your cache.
Those space lasers are working overtime..
I just hope they can get the fire out before it becomes larger and threatens homes, out buildings, etc. Stay safe firefighters.
both fires on remote timber property. sounds like a clear glass bottle, someone cutting up rounds, or someone shooting off rounds is the source. most human caused fires can be avoided by using the friggin brain. but i guess you need to have a brain first. to think these were arson is a sign of not using the brain.
Firemappers has this located east of Trinidad and Westhaven in the Little River watershed on Green Diamond property.
Wrong, it’s on Tish tang ridge east of Hwy. 96 near Tish tang campground.
The K rail title is surely from the K rail the tribe placed severl years ago when the reservation had an alignment of property. The K rail blocked folks from driving on to the square from a back road
Actually, out past Horse Linto Campground. Often called “Tish Tang” due to its’ proximity to Tish Tang Ridge, which is not Tish Tang Campground.
Try inciweb
Still in initial attack, it wouldn’t be on Inciweb yet.
That is in error. It confused me also this morning. I had to track down the correct info.
Its in the Trinity river watershed.
The number of fires is Heartbreaking.
Jaesus. Has to be a fire bug running around
The only good news is this area burned recently (last summer?… it’s all becoming a blur) and the fuel load is reduced.
Kym, This morning 09/13 7:15am the KRail fire near Hoopa was kicking up smoke again. I haven’t been able to find any current info (09/13 3:35pm), have you?
Hoopa Fire hasn’t put anything out about it for days. I just looked. Couldn’t find anything. Checked in with a firefighter in that area he said nothing that he had heard either.
Oddly, I found this just a minute ago…https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=4391289914292202&ref=watch_permalink
I have no idea how I could have missed it. But sometimes I think Facebook hides posts from me.