The Red Salmon Complex now stands at 37,638 acres —with the dominant Red Fire at 36,831 acres and 19 percent containment and the Salmon Fire at 807 acres and 79 percent containment. According to this morning’s update, active fire is expected today. Smoke from the complex and other fires burning to the south will likely […]
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Smoke Impacts Continue from Local, Regional Fires
Regions of Humboldt County are likely to see “Good” to “Moderate” air quality, with some periods of “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” and maybe “Unhealthy” as the Red Salmon Complex and others to the south and east continue to burn. The fire burning in rugged terrain primarily within the Trinity Alps Wilderness on the Six Rivers […]
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Red Salmon Fire Now at 23,221 acres, 42 Percent Contained
This morning’s update on the Red Salmon Complex states that the fires are now at 23,221 acres and 42 percent containment. The Red Salmon Complex is comprised of the Red and Salmon fires, started by a July 27 lightning storm, burning in rugged and remote country within the Trinity Alps Wilderness on the Six Rivers National […]
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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 39% Contained (with Video)
The Red Salmon Complex stands at 18.566 acres and is 39 percent contained, according to the morning update, with firefighters working to “merge the fire westward and ultimately box it in.” “This operation may take several days to accomplish. Smoke production will likely increase throughout the area,” the update states. “Fire crews are working closely […]
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UPDATE: Red, Salmon Fires at 16,255 Acres, Merging
UPDATE: The Red Salmon Complex has grown to 16,255 acres and remains at 38 percent containment, according to this evening’s update. “Earlier today fire crews burned the remaining fuels adjacent to control lines taking a big step toward securing the northwest corner of the fire,” the update states about the Red Fire. “This has been […]
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Red Salmon Fire Now Over 15,000 Acres
The Red Salmon Complex is now at 15,129 acres with 35 percent containment, according to this morning’s update. The update also states that thunderstorm potential continues to wane and a gradual cooling trend will start today with humidity near normal levels. Smoke will flow down into canyons and valleys again this evening. Read the full update […]
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Red Salmon Fire Grows, Smoke Impacts Possible
The Red Salmon Complex is now at 12,856 acres with 35 percent containment, according to this morning’s update. The North Coast Air Quality Management District reports that smoke from the wildfire is continuing to impact local communities, with residents of Orleans, Weitchpec and the Hoopa Valley possibly seeing periods of “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” in […]
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Red Salmon Fire Update – Now Over 12,000 Acres
The Red Salmon Complex — which includes the Red and Salmon fires — stands at 12,101 acres with 35 percent containment, according to this morning’s update. In the Red Fire, protection efforts for historical and cultural sites around Salmon Summit and High Point Trail Head will continue, the update states. The Red Fire is at 19 […]
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UPDATE: Eureka Sets Record, Thunderstorms Inland as Hot Temps Continue
UPDATE: It’s not quite official until midnight, but all signs point to Eureka breaking the Aug. 15 record of 73 degrees set in 2013 by hitting 78 degrees today, the Eureka office of the National Weather Service states. PREVIOUS: Scattered thunderstorms are expected to hit areas of inland Humboldt County this afternoon and evening, bringing […]
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Red Salmon Complex Continues to Grow
The Red Salmon Complex — which is back to just the Red and Salmon fires — stands at 10,209 acres with 34 percent containment, according to today’s evening update. Helicopters will be conducting bucket drops tonight, as conditions allow, the update states. For communities near the fire, smoke levels continue to be a factor, especially […]
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Red Salmon Complex to Create Smoky Conditions (with Video)
The Red Fire Complex — comprising the Red, Salmon and Jones Point fires — stand at 8,138 acres with 35 percent containment, according to this morning’s update. “Heavy low-level smoke continues to drain into valley bottoms near the fire area and along the Bigfoot Highway affecting Orleans, Weitchpec, Hoopa and other communities in this region,” […]