[UPDATE 2:23 p.m.] New Wildfire Reported Near Buckhorn Summit North of Highway 299
An initial report from Air Attack estimated the fire at approximately one-half acre burning in timber understory with a slow rate of spread.
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Mile Post Fire North of Hoopa Is 87 Acres and 80 Percent Contained
“Highway 96 between Hoopa and Weitchpec is open to controlled one-lane traffic 24 hours a day. Expect delays and use caution while traveling through the area.”
Read moreMile Post Fire Crews Make Steady Progress, Highway 96 to Partially Reopen
Firefighters battling the Mile Post Fire near Highway 96 are holding the blaze within its footprint while working toward full containment, with one lane of the highway set to reopen Friday morning.
Read more[UPDATE 4:21 p.m.] Possible Highway 101 Closure Requested as Fire Reported Near Redcrest Off-Ramp
“Emergency crews are responding to a reported fire along northbound U.S. Highway 101 near the Redcrest off-ramp, with firefighters requesting that the California Highway Patrol and Caltrans respond for a possible highway closure.”
Read moreMilepost Fire Grows to 80 Acres, Firefighters Reach 40% Containment as Crews Deal With Blaze Along Highway 96
“Route 96 will remain FULLY CLOSED between Hoopa and Weitchpec in Humboldt County (post mile 14.86-19) through tonight.”
Read moreFIRE EVACUATION WARNING North of Hoopa
“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 overnight accommodations.”
Read more[UPDATE: Dowd Road Closure] New Fire Causing Delays on Hwy 96 North of Hoopa
As of about 6:30 a.m., “The fire is currently estimated at approximately 50 acres.”
Read more[UPDATE 5:25 p.m.: Forward Progress Stopped] Fire Near Covelo Burning Multiple Structures, Evacuations Requested
Dispatch traffic reports a fast-moving fire near Agency and Mina roads has spread to multiple structures, with a sheriff’s office response and evacuation request now underway.
Read more[UPDATE 4 p.m.] New Fire Burning Near Cedar Flat in Trinity County
The fire is located southwest of Cedar Flat, just off Friedrich Road, and is visible from California State Route 299.
Read morePrescribed Burn to Continue Near Ettersburg on Thursday
“The project is targeting invasive barb goatgrass as part of an ongoing vegetation management and hazardous fuels reduction effort.”
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