The Knob Fire Pushed to the North Expanding About 600 Acres in the Last Day

Over the last 24 hours, the Knob Fire grew mainly to the north though it did push a bit to the west as seen in heat mapping done last night which clarified that the fire had moved more than we believed yesterday.

The fire grew about 600 acres in the last 24 hours. According to the Northern California Geographic Coordination Center, the fire is now 2,798 and still 52% contained.

Flames threaten a number of structures and multiple areas are still under evacuation orders and warnings (See Evacuation information below).

Hwy 299 is open to controlled traffic but subject to long delays (See Roads below).

We’ve gathered the most important information about the Knob Fire and organized it below for our readers.

Stats:

 209 personnel, 7 hand crews, 18 engines, 1 dozer, 2 water tenders.

The Plan/Information:

• The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department held a Question and Answer session yesterday. Below is the video.

The Weather:

According to the National Weather Service, “Widespread smoke after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 51. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.”

The Roads:

According to Caltrans,

State Route 299 is reduced to one lane with escorted traffic control from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. every 1.5 hours, Monday – Friday, from Mill Camp Rd in Burnt Ranch to approximately 3 miles east of Big Bar, due to the Monument Fire and Rock Slide. Between the hours of 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. only residents, with proof of residency, and emergency personnel will be allowed within the closure. LABOR DAY WEEKEND (Saturday 9/4 – Monday 9/6) Traffic openings will be at the top of every hour between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Traffic must remain in line at these times to be escorted through fire area. A detour is not available, motorist should expect delay

The following road closures are in effect related to the Knob Fire: China Creek Road at Hodgson Road; Burwood Drive; Gypo Lane; Friday Ridge Road; Butterfly Creek Road.

The Maps:

• Operations Map –to see details either zoom or click on the map and download a pdf.
  

  If you click to get the PDF, scroll down. There are several maps.

  

• KMZ Map–Zoom for detail or for 3D imagery, click on the map and download a file that connects with your Google Earth program.

Evacuation and Help Information:

• Humboldt County Evacuation Map 
• Trinity County Evacuation Orders here.
• The Evacuation Center is at the Seventh Day Adventist Church 1200 Central Ave, McKinleyville, CA. And another is at First Baptist Church, 1261 Main Street, Weaverville, 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.
• For Voting Information for Wildfire Evacuees, Click here: Voting Options for Fire Evacuees in Willow Creek/Hoopa Area
• All Klamath-Trinity schools will be closed for the rest of the week.
• SIGN UP FOR HUMBOLDT ALERT–County residents are encouraged to sign up for county emergency notifications via Humboldt Alert at humboldtgov.org/alerts. Residents must opt-in to receive evacuation notifications via phone or email.

  If having trouble signing up for Humboldt Alert online, please contact the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services at 707-268-2500

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
• Trinity County Sheriff’s Office Issues Evacuation Orders in the Salyer Area Because of the Knob Fire
• Klamath-Trinity Schools Closed for the Rest of the Week
• Knob Fire Grows to 1,236 Acres Forcing Evacuations in Both Humboldt and Trinity Counties
• Voting Options for Fire Evacuees in Willow Creek/Hoopa Area
• Knob Fire Nearly Doubles in Size Since Yesterday, Still 0% Containment
• Crews Make Large Strides Against the Knob Fire–Now 52% Contained