Trinity County Sheriff’s Office Issues Evacuation Orders in the Salyer Area Because of the Knob Fire

Press release from the Trinity County Sheriff’s Office:

Evacuation Order South Fork Rd in Salyer

08/31/2021 at 2:00 pm

Effective Immediately-

Per the Trinity County Sheriff’s Office and the Trinity County Office of Emergency Services, all of South Fork Rd in Salyer, south of SR 299, to the end of South Fork Rd is now under an Evacuation Order.

The Evacuation Shelter locations are located at the Seventh Day Adventist Church 1200 Central Avenue, Mckinleyville and the First Baptist Church 1261 Main Street, Weaverville.

Residents in the area should leave immediately.

While leaving the area use caution, as emergency vehicles assisting with evacuations, structure protection, ad fire suppression efforts will be on the roadways.

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.

Evacuation and Help Information:

• Humboldt County Evacuation Map and see UPDATED EVACUATION ORDERS AND WARNINGS FOR WILLOW CREEK AREA
• The Evacuation Center is at the Seventh Day Adventist Church 1200 Central Ave, McKinleyville, CA.
• Large animal evacuation: Large animals: horses, cattle, are welcome at the Hoopa Rodeo Grounds. There are plenty of paneled pens, water and feed there. We have foster homes prepared for sheep and goats, but you should call ahead to arrange. We can haul for you if needed. Animals we can’t house include cats, dogs, fowl, however we’re happy to help find fosters, crates, feed, if needed. Call (707)492-2851.
• Voting Information for Wildfire Evacuees:

  https://humboldtgov.org/2946/38197/Press-Releases-Notices-Recall2021

Earlier Chapters:

• Wildfire Burning South of Willow Creek on Friday Ridge
• Humboldt County Sheriff Reiterates Evacuation Orders and Issues New Evacuation Warnings for the Knob Fire Near Willow Creek
•  Knob Fire Blows Up to 250 Acres and Is 0% Contained; Some Willow Creek Residents Forced to Flee
• Knob Fire: Latest Information From the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department
• Update Evacuation Orders and Warnings for Willow Creek Area on the Knob Fire
• Knob Fire Near Willow Creek Reaches 500 Acres Threatens 150 Residences
• Evacuation Orders and Warnings Expanded for the Knob Fire Near Willow Creek
• Knob Fire Near Willow Creek Now About a 1000 Acres (Accounts Vary) and 0% Contained
• Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department Issues Evacuation Orders East of 299 to the Trinity River