Enjoy the sunshine while it lasts. Starting tomorrow, winds will increase during the day as a cold front makes its way into the region. There will also be rain and heavy snow is expected to start falling in the mountains of Trinity County on Saturday afternoon. Those flurries are forecast to continue into early next […]
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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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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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Tree Fire Closes 199 Near Crescent City
Editor’s note: This report first appeared on www.kymkemp.com and is reposted here with permission. A fire burning in a tree northeast of Crescent City forced the closure of Highway 199 this morning. The tree was reported to be on fire about 8:09 a.m., according to the CHP Traffic Incident Information Page. The tree is reportedly leaning […]