Hopkins Fire
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Fire East of Humboldt Slowed with Cooler Weather
The Hopkins Fire that is burning south of Ruth and causing evacuations in southwestern Trinity, southeastern Humboldt and northern Mendocino slowed its westward rush yesterday. According to maps from imagery taken right before 7 p.m. yesterday, the fire has not yet moved into Humboldt County. However, the fire threatens the communities of Ruth, Zenia, and […]
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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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Video Briefing on Hopkins Fire Response
Sheriff William Honsal and Humboldt County Emergency Operations Center Manager Ryan Derby recorded a briefing on the response to the Hopkins Fire, which they describe as a “rapidly evolving situation. Southern Humboldt communities are under evacuation orders and evacuation warnings. A temporary evacuation point has been set up at the fairgrounds in Ferndale, where evacuees […]
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Sheriff Releases Evacuation Routes in Southern Humboldt
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office just issued a press release detailing the evacuation order and evacuation warnings currently in effect in preparation for “imminent wildfire progression into Southern Humboldt County.” The press release, copied below, advises residents currently in areas ordered evacuated — including areas south of State Route 36 in Bridgeville, and all communities along […]
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Rio Dell Sets up Water Station for Evacuees
The city of Rio Dell has opened a water station for fire evacuees in the parking lot of City hall, located at 675 Wildwood Ave. The self-serve station will be available for evacuees and their animals at any time for at least the next 24 hours and consists of two hose stations. From the press […]
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UPDATE: Wildfires: Evacuations, Air Quality Alerts, 101 Reopens Near Willits
A series of fires in region are affecting northern, southern and eastern communities, with an immediate evacuation order issued for areas south of State Route 36 in Bridgeville and all communities along Alderpoint Road down to the Mendocino/ Trinity County Line due to the Hopkins Fire’s rapid movements. An evacuation warning in Southern Humboldt includes […]
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Evacuation Order Issued
UPDATE: The County of Humboldt just announced road closures will be in effect at the following intersections: Alderpoint Road at State Route 36; Alderpoint Road at Dyerville Loop Road, Fort Seward Road at Dyerville Loop Road; and Alderpoint Road at Redwood Drive. PREVIOUSLY: An immediate evacuation order has been issued for areas south of Highway […]
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UPDATING: Mateel, Redwood Acres Readying for Evacuees
UPDATING: The evacuation warning for Alderpoint, Palo Verde, Island Mountain and Harris remains in effect as the Hopkins Fire moves toward the area and residents are asked to be prepared to leave, if necessary, according to a 10 a.m. update. Animals can be evacuated to the Humboldt County Fairgrounds (call 707-496-8841 for more information) and […]
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Fire Evacuations Near Ruth Lake
The tiny community of Three Forks in southwestern Trinity County near Ruth Lake is being evacuated. Deputies from the Trinity County Sheriff’s Office and firefighters from multiple departments in the area are being sent to the area for structure protection and to help residents evacuate safely. According to the Trinity County Office of Emergency Services, […]