August Complex: 1,032,264 acres Containment: 91 percent The majority of the August Complex’s perimeter is contained, according to this morning’s update, with the lines are secure and mopped up and no “significant heat sources” around the edge. A fire weather watch goes into effect for the fire area and much of the region, beginning this […]
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August Complex: Drier Warmer Weather Expected this Week
August Complex: 1,028,801 acres and 75 percent contained In the West Zone, fire activity was minimal overnight as patchy fog moved into the area, which has transitioned into a mop up phase, and the Northwest zone held within its current footprint, according to today’s update. Crews are working to remove hazardous trees and other potential […]
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Last Night, Firefighters Fought a Battle for the Community of Ruth as They Conducted a Firing Operation on the Hopkins Fire in the Massive August Complex
Last night, south of Ruth Lake in the Six Rivers National Forest a battle took place to save the little town of Ruth and the scattered structures in the area. The team fighting fire with fire was brought together–two Six Rivers Forest Engines 341 and 351, a Cal Fire engine, and a Humboldt Bay Fire […]
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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, […]