After a devastating fire season, some good news emerged this morning with the announcement from the U.S. Forest Service that no additional updates would be issued for the Slater-Devil fires, as ‘cooler and wetter weather has stopped any growth’ for the Slater fire and no growth has been detected in the Devil fire for days. As […]
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Slater Fire Evacuation Order Lifted, No Growth for Devil Fire
According to a press release from the U.S. Forest Service, evacuation orders relating to the Slater Fire have all been lifted as of 8 a.m. today. Slater Fire 157,169 acres, 85 percent containment The release states, an infrared detection flight revealed some 74 acres of fire spread along southwestern Swan Mountain and Thompson Creek headwaters, […]
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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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Slater Fire: Pressed Containment Lines Held
Slater and Devil Fires: 156,618 acres Containment: 80 percent While pressed during the red flag conditions over the last two days, containment lines of the Slater Fire, which saw moderate activity, due in part to residual moisture from recent rains, held. “Aerial and ground observers reported little fire activity near the perimeter,” the latest update […]
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Slater-Devil Fires: Mop ups, Patrols Continue
Slater Fire: 156,417 acres and 75 percent containment Removing hazardous trees between Takilma and Happy Camp remains a high priority, along with inhibiting the fire’s spread west by securing edge along the Knopki and Chicago Creek drainages near Sanger Peak. On the southern portion, patrols, mops up and work on containment lines near Happy Camp […]
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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 […]
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Fire Updates: Smoky Skies Continue, Marines Heading to August Complex
Red Salmon Complex: 136,948 acres and 34 percent contained Firefighters are continuing to work to bring the fire down to the South Fork of the Salmon River along Cecilville Road, while also protecting structures in those communities, as other crews are wrapping historic cabins near Cabin Peak in the Trinity Alps Wilderness with protective coverings. […]
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Updates on the Red Salmon, Slater-Devil Fires
Red Salmon Complex — 133,763 acres and 34 percent containment Smoky conditions are continuing to impact communities around the Red Salmon Complex. The fire is continuing as planned toward Knownothing Creek as it backs along the South Fork of the Salmon River to Cecilville Road, according to today’s update. Structure protection in the area is […]
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Containment Lines Holding on Slater-Devil Fire, Mop-up Continues
Slater Fire: 155,004 acres and 55 percent containment Today’s focus is on mopping up and extending the depth of containment line. On the northeast side of the fire, crews are working on constructing fire lines towards Swan Mountain. Air support is available and will be utilized when smoky conditions decrease. Firefighters are also looking for […]
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Slater-Devil Fire Update
Slater-Devil Fires: Combined 154,597 acres and 51 percent containment On the Slater Fire, which is 154,814 acres, air support is available for use as smoke conditions allow while ground crews continue maintaining and extending fire line, according to today’s update. Major developments on the fire includes: Work to continue to hold the fire near the […]
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Red Salmon, Slater-Devil Fire Updates
Red Salmon Complex: 126,673 acres and 31 percent containment Weather conditions allowed the Red Salmon Complex to grow on the eastern flank of the fire, with firefighters concentrating on structure defense in the communities along the South Fork Salmon Road, Miller Ranch and Denny. Evacuation warnings remain in place for Forks of Salmon and Denny. […]
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SECOND UPDATE: More Areas of SoHum Under Warning, Ruth Lake Under Evacuation
THIRD UPDATE: The Humboldt County Office of Emergency Services reports an evacuation warning has now been issued for areas east of Alderpoint Road to the Trinity County border and south of Showers Pass Road to Mountain Creek due to rapidly changing fire conditions in the August Complex North Zone. Find the OES map here. SECOND […]