82% Containment on the Knob Fire!

Good news again this morning on the Knob Fire. Mapmakers drew black containment lines around 82% of the fire this morning after crews caught some good breaks and worked hard yesterday. The main area of concern is to the north and unfortunately pointed right at Willow Creek. Firefighters will be working today in that area attempting to stop the northward push of the fire.

The fire is reported to be still 2,798 acres which is the same number as yesterday morning.

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

Stats:

248 personnel, 7 hand crews, 24 engines, 4 dozer, 3 water tenders.

The Plan:

https://www.facebook.com/SixRiversNF/posts/4654399814578547

The Weather:  

According to the National Weather Service,

Widespread smoke, mainly before 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming north northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

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 thru Friday, from just west of Rose Road and Big Flat Campground to Mill Camp Road, near Burnt Ranch due to the Monument Fire. Between the hours of 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. only residents, with proof of residency, and emergency personnel will be allowed within the closure. LABOR DAY WEEKEND (Saturday 9/4 thru Monday 9/6) Traffic openings will be at the top of every hour between 7 a.m. to 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.
• 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
• 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
• The Knob Fire Pushed to the North Expanding About 600 Acres in the Last Day