Dreaming of a white Christmas? This could be your year, even on the coast. The Eureka office of the National Weather Service has issued a winter weather watch that is in effect from tomorrow afternoon through Monday morning as a series of cold storm systems make their way through the region, which could bring snow […]
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Lightning Could Spark more California Fires as World Warms
Wildland firefighters don’t admit to fearing much, but lightning is one terror that even the most experienced veterans say they hope to never encounter. The worry is not being struck by a bolt, although it can be deadly. Instead, their primary concern is that lightning, slashing down in remote areas, can trigger unseen fires that […]
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Red Salmon Fire Smoke to Impact Some Areas
Orleans, Hoopa, Weitchpec and areas along river drainages may experience periods of air quality in the “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” zone due to smoke from the Red Salmon Complex, according to the North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District. The complex stands at 19,365 acres and 41 percent containment, according to this morning’s update, and […]
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Red Salmon Complex Fire Continues to Grow
The Red Salmon Complex — which includes the Red Fire and Salmon Fire — has grown to 1,060 acres with zero containment, according to today’s update. A news release states fire crews are working on the ground to contain the lightning-caused wildfire complex burning in rugged terrain in portions of Humboldt, Trinity and Siskiyou counties […]