New Evacuations in Place as Hill Fire Continues to Grow
Hill Fire on the Six Rivers National Forest, July 17, 2024
UPDATE: Latest information here:
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As of the latest report from Incident Command, the Hill Fire located in eastern Humboldt County has spread to 5,248 acres and is only 2% contained. Despite the challenging conditions in rugged, remote areas, CAL FIRE reports that fire behavior has been moderate “with short runs aligned with slope and the majority of fire flanking and backing downslope into drainages. Moderated conditions allowed for continued tactical firing operations in Division A to have success.”
The fire-fighting efforts involve substantial resources, including 1,512 personnel, 49 crews, 99 engines, 18 pieces of heavy equipment, and 4 helicopters.
In spite of the overall moderate conditions on the fire, late yesterday, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department issued new evacuation orders for areas threatened by the advancing flames.
Evacuation map as of 9 a.m. Saturday. Click on the map to go to the latest version on Genasys.
Expect moderate activity on the fire again today, according to the Fire Behavior Forecast.
We’ve gathered the most important information about the Hill Fire which started on July 15 during a lightning storm and organized it below for our readers. The exact cause of the fire remains under investigation.
The Plan:
According to this morning’s Cal Fire update (See map below for where the divisions are located),
Division A: Fire should hold along the control line on the west with smoldering and isolated pockets of heat still posing a threat. Continued spread to the south towards Grouse Mountain.
Division D: Backing and flanking fire with occasional upslope runs when in alignment. Roll out will continue to be an issue. Fire has potential to continue to spread to the North, though rates of spread within the 2022 Ammon fire are lower compared to areas outside this footprint.
Division L: Fire has spread into the Mosquito Creek Drainage with potential for slope reversal and uphill runs towards Route 6.
Division Z: Fire continues to flank and back down towards Packeka Creek and Grouse Mountain. Uphill runs possible when fire aligns with slope and NW winds. Fire is likely to cross Packeka without suppression action as southward spread continues.
The Weather:
The National Weather Service is reporting temperatures in the eighties today over the fire. Overall the weather will be warm and dry through the weekend.
The Roads, etc:
Humboldt County says,
Humboldt County Public Works has closed the following roads:
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- Harris Street at Hubbard Lane
- Hall Avenue at Myrtle Avenue
due to the activation of the CAL FIRE Incident Management Base Camp at Redwood Acres.
These closures will be in effect for at least the next two weeks.
Please use alternate routes.
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 Meeting Information:
- Click here for the latest evacuation information from Humboldt County
Earlier:
- Lightning Activity Starts Fires in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest
- At Least 50 Lightning Strikes in the Six Rivers National Forest Cause Multiple Fires
- Evacuations as the Hill Fire South of Willow Creek Grows
- Hill Fire in Humboldt County Jumps to 3,437 Acres, 0% Containment
- Extreme Fire Behavior Possible on the Hill Fire Today Due to Weather Conditions
- Hill Fire Grows to about 4600 Acres, Still 0% Containment
- Pyrocumulus Cloud Forming Over the Hill Fire Early Today
- Firefighters Still Have 0% Containment on the Hill Fire Burning South of Willow Creek
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I find the fire evacuation zones very difficult to understand. Is there anywhere a map that shows these zones overlaid with a topo map or any map showing landmarks that can be used to figure out their boundaries?! I don’t know anybody in the hills who knows their “fire zone” nor do I know mine…Such an important thing deserves better maps…
Yup. Good evacuation maps should be an important issue to fix.
Overlay them on the ‘operations map’… that has a good base topo.
I agree 100% with farce. I myself have lived in this area for over 50 years, and I cannot tell from the maps where the evacuations zones are-
The evacuation zones should be overlaid on a regular map that has landmarks people understand like highways, cities, water, courses, etc.
Farce we often disagree, but i know you are one intelligent person, dont the route signs have some fire evacuation scale or route system to evacate fire prone areas. Most important thing is vacate when told. When you loose a person and for that matter a pet, all other stuff is just plan garbage.
I agree with you here! People and animals are the most important. I wish the best for everybody here- yes, even those people I often disparage. Wildfire has us all on the same team for real….
Not on your team. Have one year left on my insurance in burnt ranch and I want it to burn baby burn.
If you follow the link to the county website, it shows this:
Evacuation InformationDue to the Hill Fire, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office has issued an EVACUATION ORDER for the following zones:
HUM-E077-A (North of Forest Route 4N32, south of Titlow Hill Rd., Forest Route 5N36, Friday Ridge Rd., east of Titlow Hill Rd., and west of Forest Route 5N04.)HUM-E077-C (North of Greenwood Creek, Grouse Creek, south Forest Route 4N32, east of Twin Lakes Creek and west of Forest Route 4N32, PG&E Rd.)HUM-E077-B (North of PG&E Rd., Grouse Creek, south of Madden Creek, Forest Route 6N06, east of Mosquito Creek/Madden Creek and west of the Trinity County Line.)HUM-076-A (North of Friday Ridge Rd., south of Upper Ranch Rd./High Prairie Rd., east of Redwood Creek and west of Forest Route 5N01.)Residents who are already evacuated from these zones are not permitted to return to their residences. Any residents remaining in these zones should evacuate immediately. Road closures are in place on Friday Ridge Rd. at Forest Service Route 6N06, Friday Ridge Rd. at Forest Route 5N01 and Friday Fridge Rd. at Forest Route 5N04
Additionally, an EVACUATION WARNING has been issued for the following zones including:
HUM-E076-B (North of Snow Cap Mountain/Snow Camp Lake, south of High Prairie Rd., Guy Kerr Ranch Rd., east of Snow Camp Rd. and west of Redwood Creek.)HUM-E114-D (North of S Fork Mountain Rd., south of PG&E Rd., east of Forest Route 4N06, S Fork Mountain Rd and west of Humboldt/Trinity County Line.)HUM-E100-A (North of Maple Creek Rd., south of PG&E Rd., Snow Camp Rd., east of Maple Creek Rd., west of Redwood Creek, Board Camp Mountain.)HUM-E063-B (North of Madden Creek, south of Fourmile Creek/Friday Ridge Rd., east of Friday Ridge Rd. and west of Fourmile Creek.)HUM-E063-A (North of Friday Ridge Rd., south of Schoolhouse Creek/Mountain, east of Brushy Mountain Lookout Rd./Madden Creek and west of Friday Ridge Rd./Riteway Ln.)HUM-E052-A (North of Gunrack Ridge, south of State Highway 299, east of Redwood Creek and west of Titlow Hill Rd.)HUM-E062 (North of 5n10, south of 06n21, Brushy Mountain Lookout Rd., Cedar Creek Rd., State Highway 299, east of Titlow Hill Rd., Cedar Creek Rd. and west of Friday Ridge Rd.)Residents should remain ready to evacuate at a moment’s notice if conditions deteriorate. Residents are advised to prepare for potential evacuations, including gathering personal supplies and overnight accommodations. More information will follow if an Evacuation Order is issued.
I missed this earlier. The maps take a bit of getting used to but here’s some basic info.
Here’s an image of the scrolling box.
I use the watch duty app and it is pretty awesome with maps and evacuation zones. My mom who lives in Red Bluff has informed me of my zone number here in mck. I don’t know if she could it on the app, but regardless, the app gives you instant updates on the fire as they are obtained and has all current information. It’s extremely helpful. I was able to keep an eye on a fire that was threatening my moms place in Red Bluff, and was able to see the minute by minute updates learning the fire became under control and evacuation orders lowered before she could tell me. Sorry for the long post, just wanted to suggest the app to anyone who would be interested 😊
Well it ain’t great but it’s all we have
https://humboldtgov.org/2383/Current-Emergencies