The cause of the Jan. 2 fire that burned down a city block in Arcata is “undetermined” but there is no evidence of foul play, according to a joint release today from the Arcata Fire District and Arcata Police Department. “Investigators identified several possible ignition sources within the area of origin; however, none could be […]
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Losses in Arcata Fire Estimated at $18 Million
The devastating fire that tore through a block of downtown Arcata on Friday afternoon destroyed at least seven businesses, including “associated apartments,” and damaged five more, with an early estimate of $18 million in losses, according to the Arcata Fire District. The cause remains under investigation. Among the stores destroyed, according to social media posts […]
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Three Killed in Arcata Complex Fire
Three people died in a fire at a multi-unit housing complex on Chestnut Place in Arcata last night. According to a release from the Arcata Fire District, crews from multiple agencies were dispatched to the 2500 block around 11:15 p.m. after receiving initial reports indicating people might be trapped inside. “Arcata Fire and Arcata Police […]
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Campground Restaurant Fire Causes $100k in Damage
A vent fire at the Campground restaurant in Arcata broke out around 9:45 p.m. yesterday, causing an estimated $100,000 in damage, according to the Arcata Fire District. When firefighters arrived at the three-story building located just off the Arcata Plaza, they found smoke and flames emitting from the roof ventilation fan, and fire in the […]
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NCJ Preview: Fire and Real Estate, and a Chili Contender
How will the already stretched Arcata Fire District manage with proposed expansion of Arcata’s population and housing in light of the university’s shift to a Cal Poly? We’ll talk about what the costs and obstacles for keeping people safe. Speaking of Cal Poly Humboldt, we’ve got a story on the university’s high-priced land purchase. We’ve […]
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Backyard Shop Destroyed in McKinleyville Fire
The Arcata Fire District responded to a fire in a detached shop in the backyard of home on Holly Drive in McKinleyville around 11:20 p.m. Friday, which led to the evacuation of nearby homes for a time before firefighters were able to get the blaze under control, according to Redheaded Blackbelt. According to a AFD […]
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House Fire in McKinleyville Last Night (with video)
The Arcata Fire District responded to a house fire on Thiel Avenue in McKinleyville around 10 p.m. on Wednesday that caused major damage but no injuries. The initial responding crew was limited in their ability to battle the blaze due to a requirement that four firefighters be on scene before a building can be entered, […]
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Arcata Fire: Suspicious Morning Blaze that Nearly Spread to 8 Businesses Shows Dangers of Current Staffing, Station Closures
The Arcata Fire District is calling an early morning vehicle fire that came close to spreading to eight businesses “human caused and suspicious in nature.” According to a news release, the close proximity of the responding station to the fire at 11th and N streets played a major role in staving off extensive damage. “This […]
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Limited Damage, No Injuries in Arcata Attic Fire
Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish an attic fire in an Old Arcata Road home last night, limiting damage to around $1,000, according to the Arcata Fire District. No one was injured. The house had two sets of working smoke alarms but AFD recommends also having alarms in attics. The Blue Lake and Samoa fire […]
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Arcata Fire District Will Close One of its Fire Stations April 1
The Arcata Fire District is closing one of the three fire stations in its area of service tomorrow as a result of the voters defeating Measure R, a special property tax that would have increased the district’s budget by $2.2 million and allowed for maintaining current staffing levels and rebuilding depleted reserve funds. “The failure […]
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NCJ Preview with Access Humboldt
This week: Is Arcata ready to pay more taxes to keep the firefighters and stations it has, or make tough cuts to keep the costs down? It’s on the March 3 ballot and we’ll talk about emergency response and costs. Plus, Jesse Wiedel’s gritty Heroin Hilton street art installation on an infamous Eureka building and […]
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R is for Rescue
When it comes to an emergency, response time is everything. When someone suffers a sudden cardiac arrest, their chance of survival drops 7 to 10 percent with each minute that passes without medical care, according to the National Center for Biotechnology Information. And, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, it only takes 30 […]