Crews continued to fight the Red Salmon Complex Fire burning east of Hoopa last night, as the fire continued to spread to the southwest into the Trinity Alps and prompted an evacuation order in the town of Denny. “Fire crew efforts will be focused today on direct attack of the fire where possible and safety to […]
Air Quality
Posted inNews
Air Quality Advisories for NoHum, SoHum
An air quality advisory has been issued for the northern and southern reaches of Humboldt County and surrounding areas due to several fires burning in the region. Unhealth conditions are forecast for Weitchpec, Hoopa Valley, Gasquet, Garberville, Redway, Ruth, Zenia-Kettenpom and Trinity Pines over the next 24 hours. The forecast for the region as a […]
Posted inNews
Red Salmon Complex Update – Red Flag Warning, Heavy Smoke Impacts
The Red Salmon Complex — comprising the Red and Salmon fires burning on the Klamath, Six Rivers and Shasta-Trinity National Forests within Humboldt, Siskiyou and Trinity counties — currently stands at 47,934 acres with 20 percent containment, according to this morning’s update. Fire crews battling the fires face challenges presented by winds expected to increase today […]
Posted inNews
Smoke Conditions to Worsen During the Day
The Red Salmon Complex now stands at 37,638 acres —with the dominant Red Fire at 36,831 acres and 19 percent containment and the Salmon Fire at 807 acres and 79 percent containment. According to this morning’s update, active fire is expected today. Smoke from the complex and other fires burning to the south will likely […]
Posted inNews
Red Salmon Complex Fire Update
Fire crews continue to battle the combined Red and Salmon Fires burning on the Klamath, Six Rivers and Shasta-Trinity National Forests within Humboldt, Siskiyou and Trinity counties. According to today’s USDA press release, the Red Fire now covers 36,861 acres and is at 19 percent containment. The Salmon Fire “remains in its original footprint” at […]
Posted inNews
North Coast Smoke Impacts, Air Quality PSA
Continued activity on multiple fires in Northern California will produce on-going impacts for Humboldt, Del Norte and Trinity counties states a North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District (NCUAQMD) public service announcement. The announcement states that the Red Salmon Fire has grown to 30,000 acres and smoke will remain elevated and impacts will fluctuate along the […]
Posted inNews
North Coast Air Quality PSA
Humboldt County will see some moderate air quality with a potential of unhealthy air quality for sensitive groups and possibly some ash fallout as fire crews continue to contain fires in Northern California. A North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District (NCUAQMD) report states that Humboldt County coastal areas are expected to remain “Good” to […]
Posted inNews
Smoke Impacts Continue from Local, Regional Fires
Regions of Humboldt County are likely to see “Good” to “Moderate” air quality, with some periods of “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” and maybe “Unhealthy” as the Red Salmon Complex and others to the south and east continue to burn. The fire burning in rugged terrain primarily within the Trinity Alps Wilderness on the Six Rivers […]
Posted inNews
North Coast Air Quality PSA
Most Humboldt County areas will see “good” to “moderate” air quality, with possible periods of “unhealthy air quality for sensitive groups” according to a North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District release. According to the release, coastal, inland and southern areas are expected to have “good” to “moderate” air quality, with possible periods of “unhealthy air quality […]
Posted inNews
Red Salmon Fire Smoke to Impact Some Areas
Orleans, Hoopa, Weitchpec and areas along river drainages may experience periods of air quality in the “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” zone due to smoke from the Red Salmon Complex, according to the North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District. The complex stands at 19,365 acres and 41 percent containment, according to this morning’s update, and […]
Posted inNews
Red Salmon Fire Now Over 15,000 Acres
The Red Salmon Complex is now at 15,129 acres with 35 percent containment, according to this morning’s update. The update also states that thunderstorm potential continues to wane and a gradual cooling trend will start today with humidity near normal levels. Smoke will flow down into canyons and valleys again this evening. Read the full update […]
Posted inNews
Red Salmon Fire Grows, Smoke Impacts Possible
The Red Salmon Complex is now at 12,856 acres with 35 percent containment, according to this morning’s update. The North Coast Air Quality Management District reports that smoke from the wildfire is continuing to impact local communities, with residents of Orleans, Weitchpec and the Hoopa Valley possibly seeing periods of “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” in […]