With the need to prepare for wildfires before winter even draws to a close becoming more critical as megablazes move into year-round threats — with each new fire season surpassing the last — Humboldt agricultural producers are being encouraged to apply now for a Restricted Area Access Pass. Having the annually issued pass is a […]
August Complex
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Fire Updates: August Complex’s Northwest Zone Nears Full Containment
Crews continue to report good news on the fire front, even as blazes continue to encircle Humboldt County. Here’s a quick update on the three fires that have been burning to Humboldt’s east, north and south, as well as the one that sparked yesterday near Carlotta. The Redwood Fire, 102 acres, 80 percent contained CalFire’s […]
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August Complex: Perimeter Mostly Contained, Fire Weather Watch Tonight
August Complex: 1,032,264 acres Containment: 91 percent The majority of the August Complex’s perimeter is contained, according to this morning’s update, with the lines are secure and mopped up and no “significant heat sources” around the edge. A fire weather watch goes into effect for the fire area and much of the region, beginning this […]
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Humboldt Evacuation Warnings Lifted for August Complex
The evacuation warnings for Southern Humboldt areas due to the August Complex have been lifted, according to the Office of Emergency Services. Residents are reminded to stay “fire ready” amid yet another devastating year in California. The 1.32 million acre August Complex is 88 percent contained, with the West Zone at 100 percent. All traffic […]
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Last Day For Marines Working Northeast Zone of August Complex
August Complex: 1,032,264 acres, Containment: 86 percent Weather today will be similar to yesterday with temperatures in the upper 70s and low 80s over the fire area. Humidity remains low. Winds are expected to be mild from the north-northwest at 5 to 10 mph. In the Northwest Zone, firefighters worked to improve containment lines near […]
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August Complex: Focus on Containment
August Complex: 1,032,209 acres Containment: 80 percent While there is no Red Flag Warning today, humidity levels are expected to be around 15 to 20 percent with north-northwest winds at 5 to 10 mph and the potential of 15 mph gusts in some areas. Northwest Zone – This area saw an increase in fire activity […]
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High Winds and Low Humidity May Increase Fire Activity
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning in some areas near each of the surrounding fires (Red Salmon, August and Devil-Slater fires), meaning that there’s potential for easier fire starts and rapid fire spread. High winds with gusts of up to 40 mph and low levels of humidity are expected through Friday in […]
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Progress on the August Complex
August Complex total: 1,029,110 acres and 76 percent containment The Northeast Zone is at 270,336 acres and 60 percent containment. Incoming winds are expected to push the fire in this section, which had relatively low activity yesterday, back into the main fire area and the potential of new spread is considered low, according to today’s […]
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August Complex: Drier Warmer Weather Expected this Week
August Complex: 1,028,801 acres and 75 percent contained In the West Zone, fire activity was minimal overnight as patchy fog moved into the area, which has transitioned into a mop up phase, and the Northwest zone held within its current footprint, according to today’s update. Crews are working to remove hazardous trees and other potential […]
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Fire Updates: Rains Helped, Drying Trend and Warmer Weather Ahead
August Complex — 1,028,529 acres, 74 percent containment Rains fell across much of the fire area yesterday providing much-needed moisture, up to one-quarter of an inch, according to this morning’s update. “This was by no-means a season-ending event, and the fire is still active. Starting today and continuing for the next several days the chance of rain […]
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Fire Updates: Winds Expected to Increase Fire Activity
Red Salmon Complex — 141,129 acres, 36 percent containment With the cooler weather and gusty southwest and west winds today, the smoke that has lingered throughout the week is expected to clear temporarily. In the north and northeast flank crews will improve, monitor and maintain structure protection systems around the communities of Godfrey, Blue Ridge and Black […]
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Fire Crews Thankful for Increased Humidity, Hope for Weekend Rain
While an unhealthy air advisory remains in effect for eastern Humboldt County, including Willow Creek, Hoopa and Orleans, coastal areas caught some blue sky today with hopes that conditions will improve through the weekend. “Westerly winds are expected to pick up this afternoon and push smoke to the east,” reads a press release from the […]