Firefighters kept the Hopkins Fire east of the Main Stem of the Eel River and out of Humboldt County again last night. The fire has once again had a name change. It is now being called the August Complex West Zone, but is still grouped with the August Complex as part of the largest fire […]
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Northern California Regional Evacuation Shelter Established for Wildfire Evacuees
The Humboldt County Sheriff Office of Emergency Services in coordination with the American Red Cross-Gold Country Region established a Northern California Regional Evacuation Shelter for wildfire evacuees at the Humboldt County Fairgrounds. The Regional Evacuation Shelter is located at 1250 5th St, Ferndale, where evacuees will have access to temporary indoor overnight shelter accommodations, meals, […]
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UPDATE: Evacuation Warning Area Expanded
UPDATE: The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office reports that the Hopkins Fire Evacuation Warning area for Humboldt County has been expanded to include all areas west of Bell Springs Road to U.S. Highway 101 spanning from Elk Creek Road/Dyerville Loop Road to the Mendocino/Trinity county line. PREVIOUS: The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office has now issued an […]
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Fire Near Willits Closes 101
The Oak Fire which began about noon today northwest of Willits is now 1,000 acres and has completely closed U.S. Highway 101 in both directions. At least two structures have been destroyed. State Sen. Mike McGuire tweeted, “Highway 101 is now closed in both directions in Mendocino County due to the #OakFire. Northbound closure: North […]