Evacuation orders issued yesterday for sections of the Eel River Valley have been downgraded but several zones remain under evacuation warnings, including areas around the Van Duzen and Mad rivers, due to flooding. In a storm update today, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office cautioned residents that they should “remain cautious and prepared to leave again […]
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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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Hazardous Air Quality; Fire Updates
A report from the North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District states that smoke impacts are expected to be hazardous in Hoopa, Willow Creek and the Bridgeville area over the next 24 hours. Warm, dry and stagnant weather conditions are continuing to trap smoke from the Red Salmon Complex fire at lower elevations, especially near the fire. These […]
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August Complex Surpasses 1 Million Acres, Burning 3 Miles from Humboldt
August Complex: 1,002,097 acres and 54 percent containment Evacuation warnings for portions of Southern Humboldt remain in effect as firefighters continue to their efforts on the August Complex, which is burning approximately 3 miles east of the county line. The evacuation warnings cover the following communities: · Zone HA: Areas east of Bell Springs Road […]
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UPDATE: SoHum Evacuation Warnings Expanded Again
UPDATE: All communities east of Alderpoint Road, spanning south from Showers Pass Road to Harris Road, and all communities east of Harris Road spanning south from Alderpoint Road to Pipe Creek are now included in an evacuation warning due to conditions related to the August Complex North Zone. According to the Office of Emergency Services, […]