The Humboldt County Elections Office issued another round of results today, adding 2,166 votes to the tally, with 65,093 votes counted to date, which represents nearly 77 percent of registered voters. The elections office notes: “This is the final election report prior to the certification of the election.” According to the Elections Office, a total of […]
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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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Red Salmon Complex Update
The Red Salmon Complex fire has grown to 100,949 acres and is at 17 percent containment as of today. According to the release, the 100,000 acre gain is largely due to burnout operations in the southwest and northeast corners of the fire. “We’re not letting down our guard,” said Deputy Incident Commander Steve Watkins, “but […]
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UPDATE: Salmon Fire 29 Percent Contained, 751 Acres
The Salmon fire is at 751 acres and 12 percent contained reads an update from the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. “This fire is 751 acres and 12% contained. The fire is holding along lines in the Eightmile Creek drainage and Backbone Ridge. Crews worked to bolster lines along Salmon Summit Ridge and the fire is staying […]