Control Burn West of Garberville
Don’t be alarmed, the smoke columns west of Garberville are from a control burn.
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– Rolling Hills and Redwoods
Glorifying Garberville
As the current economic crisis hits Humboldt County, the rural, unincorporated town of Garberville is facing empty storefronts and a lack of county services and funds. Locals are teaming up with artists and other entities in an effort to breathe life back into the sunny town that straddles the scenic Eel River. Garberville is surrounded by Redwood groves, boasts the historic Benbow Inn and is the gateway to the Lost Coast.
Read moreCitizens Jump in to Put Out a Fire Alongside Hwy 101 Near Miranda
“About fifteen hippies and big truck guys with water bottles fought a fire beside Hwy 101” near Miranda a little after noon today, Lauren Schmitt from KMUD News told us.
Read more‘This Magical Moment’: A Community Works Together to Prepare for Wildfire
“We’re in this magical moment where money is flowing, where all of a sudden, there is a lot of grant funding for fire prevention work,” said Cheyenne Clark. “A lot of what we are looking to do is develop the workforce and the funding for prevention.”
Read moreBenbow FireWise Day This Friday
“Benbow Fire Safe is a group of community members working to bring a fire station to the Benbow area.”
Read moreRedwood Drive to Close Between Garberville and Redway Tuesday and Wednesday Next Week
Heads up in SoHum.
Read moreClear Skies and Teary Eyes at the First Annual Roger Coleman Sr. Memorial Bass Tournament
Every one of the fishing poles won in the raffle was gifted by each winner to one of Roger’s grandchildren, leaving not a dry eye in sight.
Read more[UPDATE 5:13 p.m.] Pickup Pulling Fully Loaded Trailer Flips in Construction Zone at the South End of the Avenue of the Giants
The driver reportedly walked away from the crash on foot while a dog dragging a leash ran towards the river, according to the CHP Traffic Incident Information Page.
Read moreHome Hardening Webinar with Yana Valachovic Offered by the Garberville Fire Safe Group
“Whether you are a homeowner, a renter, or a contractor, making smart choices when it comes to materials and design is a proven way to help buildings withstand wildfires. Come and discover the science of how wildfires threaten your home and what you can do to prevent it.”
Read moreCAL FIRE, Southern Humboldt Fire Safe Council, and Humboldt County Conservation District to Begin Fuel Reduction Project Near Redway
Press release from CAL FIRE: As early as next week, work may begin on a fuels reduction project near Redway, California. The fuel treatments are designed to reduce the severity and spread of potential wildfire in the urban interface environment. This project will enhance defensible space around the Redway community in State Responsibility Areas (SRA). This fuel reduction project is
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