Fire crews continued to make good progress on the Knob and McFarland fires this weekend, freeing up resources to aid efforts on the McCash and Monument fires and River Complex, all of which remain active. While coastal Humboldt County will see pretty good air quality today, albeit with a “widespread haze,” conditions in the eastern […]
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Knob Fire Update: Evacuation Orders Downgraded, 299 Reopen Tonight
Due to “positive developments” in the Knob Fire, evacuation orders in areas east of State Route 299 to the Trinity River and south of Butterfly Creek Road to Friday Ridge Road have been downgraded to an evacuation warning. “Residents who live in this area may begin to return home, but should remain ready to evacuate […]
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McGuire Warns of ‘Toxic Coal Train’ Plan
An anonymous company out of Wyoming is looking to ship millions of tons of coal from several midwest states through Northern California counties including Humboldt, state Sen. Mike McGuire warned in a press release this morning. “This toxic coal train would run through the heart of so many thriving communities and along the Russian and […]
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Knob Fire Update: Officials Urge Residents in Evacuation Warning Zones to Prep Homes, Properties
Residents in the evacuation warning zones of areas east of Boise Creek to the Humboldt-Trinity County Line and south of the Trinity River to Victor Creek, are encouraged to conduct fire mitigation tactics to protect their homes and properties, including creating defensible space, from the possible threat of the Knob Fire. The Knob Fire is currently […]
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Knob Fire at 52 Percent Containment, Sheriff’s Office to Take Community Questions in Virtual Q&A this Afternoon
The Knob Fire grew slightly over night to 2,179 acres and is now 52 percent contained, according to this morning’s incident update, “though it did push hard at Butterfly Creek toward (State Route 299.) The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office will hold a virtual Q&A today at 2:30 p.m., to address community questions and concerns regarding […]
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UPDATE: Knob Fire Doubles in Size as Evacuation Orders Remain, Schools Close for the Week, 299 Under One-Way Traffic Control with Closure Possible
UPDATE: The Knob Fire doubled in size overnight to nearly 2,000 acres and remains 0 percent contained, according to a Forest Service update, as crews work to keep the fire on the west side of the South Fork Trinity River. PREVIOUS: Evacuation orders remain in effect for the China Creek and Friday Ridge areas due […]
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UPDATE: ‘Leave Now for Your Safety:’ New Evacuation Orders for Knob Fire near Willow Creek
SECOND UPDATE: The evacuation order has been expanded again to include areas east of State Route 299 to the Trinity River, south of Butterfly Creek Road to Friday Ridge Road, due to shifting winds and increased fire activity on the northeast flank of the Knob Fire, according to the Humboldt County’s Sheriff’s Office in a […]
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THIRD UPDATE: New Evacuation Orders, Warnings for Knob Fire Near Willow Creek
THIRD UPDATE: The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office has again updated evacuation orders and warnings for the Knob Fire burning near Willow Creek. Evacuation orders are now in effect for areas east of Brushy Mountain Lookout Road to State Route 299, south of Butterfly Creek Road to Friday Ridge Road. Evacuation warnings are in effect for […]
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Fire Updates: Knob Fire Impacting Air Quality; Windy Conditions Forecast in Some Fire Areas
Firefighters battling the Knob Fire near Willow Creek and a series of fires burning to Humboldt County’s east are continuing to face hot and dry conditions with strong winds in some areas. State Route 299 has reopened during the day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. with pilot cars leading traffic in both directions from […]
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Fire Updates: Crews Facing Hot, Dry Conditions Today as Smoke Impacts Extend to the Coast
Firefighters battling the handful of fires burning to Humboldt County’s east are facing hot tempuratures and low humidity today as evacuation orders and warnings remain in effect for several nearby communities although evacuations due to the McFarland Fire have been lifted in Shasta and Tehama counties. State Route 299 has reopened during the day from […]
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Fire Updates: 299 Reopen During the Day with Pilot Escort
Heavy smoke largely blanketed the handful of fires burning to Humboldt County’s east earlier this week, reducing fire activity and aiding firefighting efforts. Crews reported progress — from increased containment to the implementation of community safety plans — on all four fires, to varying degrees, but drier conditions going into the weekend are expected to […]
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Fire Updates: Weather Aids Suppression Efforts
Heavy smoke largely blanketed the handful of fires burning to Humboldt County’s east yesterday, reducing fire activity and aiding firefighting efforts. Crews reported progress — from increased containment to the implementation of community safety plans — on all four fires, to varying degrees. A total of 3,654 people have been deployed from various agencies to […]