Crews continue to report good news on the fire front, even as blazes continue to encircle Humboldt County. Here’s a quick update on the three fires that have been burning to Humboldt’s east, north and south, as well as the one that sparked yesterday near Carlotta. The Redwood Fire, 102 acres, 80 percent contained CalFire’s […]
Red Salmon Complex
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Drone Intrudes on Restricted Airspace Over Red Salmon Fire
Red Salmon Complex: 142,989 acres and 63 percent contained A drone flying in restricted airspace over the Red Salmon Complex yesterday hindered fire crews’ efforts and prompted this reminder in today’s update: “Yesterday, there was an intrusion into the restricted airspace over the fire by a drone. Temporary Flight Restrictions remain over the entire Red Salmon […]
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Red Salmon Complex: Fire Remained in Planned Containment Lines
Red Salmon Complex: 142,766 acres Containment: 63 percent Fire activity increased around the South Fork Salmon River, Methodist Creek, Plummer Creek, East Fork New River and Horse Linto Creek during the Red Flag Warning period of the last two days. Between helicopter drops and crews using firehose on hot spots, the fire stayed within the […]
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Red Salmon Complex: ‘Critical Fire Conditions’ Ahead
Clear skies on Monday helped aircraft aid crews working to suppress the fire along the eastern flank of the Red Salmon Complex, which is currently holding at 141,820 acres and 60 percent containment. A Fire Weather Watch has been issued for Wednesday and Thursday as weather this week turns warmer, drier and windier. Temperatures will increase […]
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Rain Helps Red Salmon Complex
Recent rains helped firefighters work on the Red Salmon Complex, with containment shifting from 40 percent to 55 percent. Air crews were looking today to continue to take advantage of clear skies to assist those efforts as fire officials remind the public not to hinder those flights by using drones in the area, which is […]
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Fire Updates: Rains Helped, Drying Trend and Warmer Weather Ahead
August Complex — 1,028,529 acres, 74 percent containment Rains fell across much of the fire area yesterday providing much-needed moisture, up to one-quarter of an inch, according to this morning’s update. “This was by no-means a season-ending event, and the fire is still active. Starting today and continuing for the next several days the chance of rain […]
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Fire Updates: Winds Expected to Increase Fire Activity
Red Salmon Complex — 141,129 acres, 36 percent containment With the cooler weather and gusty southwest and west winds today, the smoke that has lingered throughout the week is expected to clear temporarily. In the north and northeast flank crews will improve, monitor and maintain structure protection systems around the communities of Godfrey, Blue Ridge and Black […]
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Air Quality Advisory Issued; Fire Updates
The North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District has issued an advisory for Orleans, Weithcpec, Hoopa and Willow Creek until tomorrow morning. According to today’s report, Weitchpec, Hoopa and Willow Creek will see very unhealthy air quality while Orleans will see unhealthy air quality. Meanwhile, areas from Rio Dell to Trinidad will see unhealthy air […]
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Fire Updates: Smoky Skies Continue, Marines Heading to August Complex
Red Salmon Complex: 136,948 acres and 34 percent contained Firefighters are continuing to work to bring the fire down to the South Fork of the Salmon River along Cecilville Road, while also protecting structures in those communities, as other crews are wrapping historic cabins near Cabin Peak in the Trinity Alps Wilderness with protective coverings. […]
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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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Additional Crews, Equipment Brought in to Fight Red Salmon Fire
Red Salmon Complex: 132,065 acres and 33 percent containment The Red Salmon Complex started the morning of July 27 in the Trinity Alps Wilderness Area. The fire is burning on the Klamath, Six Rivers and Shasta-Trinity National Forests in Humboldt, Siskiyou, and Trinity Counties. Communities near the fire include Hoopa Valley, Willow Creek, Salyer, Trinity […]
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Smoky Conditions Around Red Salmon Complex
Red Salmon Complex: 130,154 acres and 31 percent containment Air quality conditions continue to be an issue in communities around the Red Salmon Complex, with smoke from the August Complex and defensive firing mixing with the Red Salmon Complex’s to blanket the area. Motorists are urged to use caution. The Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office has […]