The North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District is reporting that Hoopa, Orleans and now Weitchpec will see “unhealthy” air quality conditions due to warmer weather increasing fire activity at the Red Salmon Complex fire. The Red Salmon Complex fire is located 14 miles northeast of Willow Creek and as of last night the fire was at 10,209 […]
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Red Salmon Complex Continues to Grow
The Red Salmon Complex — which is back to just the Red and Salmon fires — stands at 10,209 acres with 34 percent containment, according to today’s evening update. Helicopters will be conducting bucket drops tonight, as conditions allow, the update states. For communities near the fire, smoke levels continue to be a factor, especially […]
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Red Salmon Complex to Create Smoky Conditions (with Video)
The Red Fire Complex — comprising the Red, Salmon and Jones Point fires — stand at 8,138 acres with 35 percent containment, according to this morning’s update. “Heavy low-level smoke continues to drain into valley bottoms near the fire area and along the Bigfoot Highway affecting Orleans, Weitchpec, Hoopa and other communities in this region,” […]
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Wildfire Smoke to Hit ‘Unhealthy’ Levels in Some Areas
The Red Salmon Complex — which now includes the Jones Point Fire near Hoopa — stands at 7,031 acres with 30 percent containment, according to this morning’s update. Of most concern is the larger Red Fire — at 6,146 acres and 14 percent containment — as adverse weather conditions move into the region this week. […]
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Some Progress on Red Salmon Complex
The Red Salmon Complex remains at 4,284 acres with 7 percent containment on the Salmon Fire front, according to this morning’s update. Smoke from the lightning-caused blazes may impact air quality in some Humboldt County communities. Read the full update below: Current Situation: The Red Salmon Complex is 4,284 acres and 7% contained burning within […]
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UPDATE: Smoke from Red Salmon Complex May Impact Air Quality
UPDATE: The Red Salmon Complex remains at 4,284 acres, burning within the Trinity Alps Wilderness on the Six Rivers and Shasta-Trinity National Forests, according to an evening update. The Salmon Fire portion is now at 7 percent containment. PREVIOUS: Smoke from the more than 4,200 acre Red Salmon Complex — which includes the Red and […]
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UPDATE: Red Salmon Complex Continues to Grow
UPDATE: The Red Salmon Complex has reached 3,420 acres and remains at zero containment, according to the evening update. PREVIOUS: The Red Salmon Complex — including the Red and Salmon fires — has reached 3,315 acres with zero containment as it burns in rugged terrain of the Six Rivers and Shasta-Trinity national forests. A base […]
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UPDATE: Smoky Haze Lingering From Camp Fire as Death Toll Grows
The smoky haze from the Camp Fire will continue to settle over the region today at levels equal to or slightly better than yesterday, according to the National Weather Service. Read more here and here and here. Meanwhile, grim numbers continue to be reported by officials in Butte County, where 56 people are now confirmed […]
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Smoke from Camp Fire Continues to Impact Region
Smoke from the devastating Camp Fire in Butte County — the deadliest in the state’s history with at least 48 now confirmed killed — is continuing to affect air quality in the region today. According to a release from the North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District, the impacts are expected to be “Moderate” to “Unhealthy […]
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Wildfire Smoke Impacting Local Air Quality
Wildfire smoke from the Camp Fire burning in Butte County — which is now the deadliest in California history, taking at least 42 lives — is impacting air quality in Humboldt County today. The haze that’s descended across the region is expected to stay for several days, according to a release from the North Coast […]
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Air Quality Advisory for Willow Creek, Hoopa, Orleans
An air quality advisory has been issued for Willow Creek, Hoopa and Orleans for unhealthy to very healthy conditions due mainly to the Mill Creek Fire. Humboldt County Cleaner Air Centers currently available are available at the following locations: Hoopa Neighborhood Facility, 11860 State Hwy 96, Hoopa; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hoopa Health Association […]
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State Route 96 to Reopen for Limited Travel with Pilot Car
State Route 96 will be reopened for limited travel between Hoopa and Weitchpec three times a day beginning Thursday, if fire conditions permit, with one trip north and one trip south. According to a Mill Creek Fire interagency incident management team release, the roadway will be open at 7 a.m., noon and 6 p.m. daily […]