[UPDATE: Evacuation Warnings in Siskiyou County Now] Boise Fire Explodes Overnight to 915 Acres, Structures Threatened, Evacuations Ordered
Smoke from the Boise Fire yesterday morning. [Photo from AlertCalifornia]
Adrianne Rubiaco, Public Affairs Specialist for Six Rivers National Forest Fire, explained that the fire is burning in the Boise Creek Drainage, an area that “hasn’t really burned in recent history.” This lack of recent fire activity means that a significant amount of fuel is available to feed the flames, contributing to the fire’s rapid spread.
Rubiaco further explained that the fire was initially difficult to view from aerial resources due to an inversion layer that kept the flames hidden beneath a blanket of smoke. However, as the inversion began to lift late yesterday, fresh air fed the flames, leading to the fire’s rapid expansion.
According to a statement from Six Rivers NFS, located approximately five miles southeast of Orleans in the Boise Creek Drainage, the Boise Fire is exhibiting active and aggressive behavior. The fire is crowning, making uphill runs, and there has been long-range spotting, making it particularly challenging to control. Multiple structures are currently threatened by the fire.
In response, several ground and aerial resources have been deployed to the scene. A Complex Incident Management Team has been ordered, and the California Interagency Incident Management Team 10 is set to in-brief at 6 p.m. today, August 10.
Residents in the area are urged to stay informed and follow any evacuation orders or warnings issued by authorities as the situation continues to develop.
Press release from the Six Rivers National Forest Service:
The Boise Fire, located approximately 5 miles southeast of Orleans in the Boise Creek Drainage, is experiencing active fire behavior with rapid rate of spread. The fire is currently 915 acres and 0% contained. Fire behavior includes crowning, uphill runs, and long-range spotting. Multiple structures are threatened. Several ground and aerial resources are on scene utilizing an aggressive, direct and full suppression strategy.
A Complex Incident Management Team was ordered. California Interagency Incident Management Team 10 will in-brief at 6pm today, August 10.
Evacuations
Evacuation order and warnings are in effect. For current updates on evacuations, visit https://www.facebook.
com/HumboldtSheriff and https: //humboldtgov.org/2383/ Current-Emergencies.
Conditions are subject to change at any time, visit https://protect.genasys.
com/search for a full zone description. Sign up for Humboldt Alert emergency notifications at https://humboldtgov.org/ 2014/Emergency-Notifications Fire Restrictions
Forest fire restrictions also
went into effect on July 12th. Campfires and stove fires are restricted to those developed areas listed in the forest order located at https://www.fs.usda.gov/ Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/ fseprd1188610.pdf. Smoking, welding, and operating an internal combustion engine also have
restrictions in place. Forest Closures
There are currently no forest closures in effect at this time. Conditions are subject to change at anytime for updated forest closure information visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/
detail/srnf/notices/?cid= FSEPRD1096395
UPDATE: 2:18 p.m.: More evacuations orders and warnings from HCSO:
Due to the Boise Fire, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office has issued an EVACUATION ORDER for the following zones:
HUM-E009-B (North of Salmon Summit Trail, south of Deer Lick Saddle, east of Forest Rte-10N01 and west of Salmon Summit Trail, Little South Fork Boise Creek.)HUM-E009-A (North of Salmon Summit Trail, south of Antenna Ridge, east of Boise Creek, Deer Lick Saddle and west of the Siskiyou/Humboldt County line.)HUM-E025-B (North of Forest Route-10N03, south of Forest Route-10N01, east of Salmon Summit Trail, Forest Route-10N03 and west of Salmon Summit Trail, North Fork Red Cap Creek.)Residents who are already evacuated from these zones are not permitted to return to their residences. Any residents remaining in this zone should evacuate immediately.A temporary evacuation point has been established at the Karuk Department of Natural Resources, located at 39051 Highway 96 in Orleans. Water is available at this site.An EVACUATION WARNING has been issued for zones:
HUM-E009E (North of Shelton Butte Rd., south of Forest Route-10N13, east of Shelton Butte Rd. and west of LePerron Flat.)HUM-E009-D (North of Red Cap Rd., south of State Hwy 96, east of Red Cap Rd., Sate Hwy 96 and west of Orleans School Rd.)HUM-E025-A (North of Middle Fork Red Cap Creek, south of Forest Route-10N03, east of Red Cap Creek and west of the Siskiyou/Humboldt County Line.)HUM-E025-E (North of Mill Creek Trail, south Forest Route-10N01, east of Hopkin’s Butte Trail and west of Forest Route-10N01, Forest Route-10N03, Forest Rte-10NO3.)Residents should be ready to evacuate at a moment’s notice if fire behavior and weather conditions worsen. Residents are advised to prepare for potential evacuations, including gathering personal supplies and securing overnight accommodations. More information will follow if an Evacuation Order is issued.To sign up for Humboldt Alert emergency notifications, visit humboldtgov.org/alert.For more information regarding the Boise Fire, current impact and evacuation areas, please go to humboldtsheriff.org/emergency, visit Humboldt County Office of Emergency Services or call 707- 268-2500.
Keep up with the latest evacuation orders and warnings here: https://protect.genasys.com/search
Update 7:23 p.m.: The Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office announced additional Evacuation Warnings for the Boise Fire burning in nearby Humboldt County:
Due to fire activity on the #Boisefire (fire started in Humboldt County) the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office, with the support of our fire partners, is issuing an ?????????? ??????? for the following zone(s):SIS-1704 (East of Salmon River Road)
Screenshot of the Zonehaven Map [Click on the image to be directed to the Boise Fire Evacuation Map]
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No Forest closures at this time? There are at least 2 of them at the link listed…
Oh my giddy aunt! I hope they’re able to keep it away from Orleans. Be safe, everyone.
How did it start
I believe they’re investigating. 99.95% it was human-caused.
How it started isn’t important. What is important is the initial attack. Any competent forestry manager of this land could have put it out if that was their intention. But it’s painfully obvious that the intention was not to put it out. The land hasn’t burned in a hundred years. That gives them the justification in their minds. Whoever is responsible should be standing with their heads down and apologizing to the taxpayers who are paying for this and the communities who are having to breathe the carcinogens that they have released into the air with their drip torches. Fire has addictive qualities and many in this trade are showing signs of a psychological disorder and an unhealthy relationship with fire. I’d like to see someone held accountable for this failure. Maybe replaced with someone more competent and with the intention to put fire out small. No more excuses and lies.
This criticism has nothing to do with the boots on the ground who are following orders.
Pretty obvious you have no idea what you’re talking about, and no connection to the affected community.
I’ve only lived here fifty years and planted trees, like the ones that are burning, in steep and rugged terrain. What about you?
Oh, you planted the old growth? Cool story.
“I’d like to see someone held accountable for this failure. Maybe replaced with someone more competent and with the intention to put fire out small. No more excuses and lies.”
Our local crews hit this fire with everything they had from the get go. Like I said, you clearly do not understand this terrain. There was no failure. Lots of trash talking without any basis. What’s your excuse?