August Complex: 1,032,264 acres, Containment: 86 percent Weather today will be similar to yesterday with temperatures in the upper 70s and low 80s over the fire area. Humidity remains low. Winds are expected to be mild from the north-northwest at 5 to 10 mph. In the Northwest Zone, firefighters worked to improve containment lines near […]
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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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August Complex Surpasses 1 Million Acres, Burning 3 Miles from Humboldt
August Complex: 1,002,097 acres and 54 percent containment Evacuation warnings for portions of Southern Humboldt remain in effect as firefighters continue to their efforts on the August Complex, which is burning approximately 3 miles east of the county line. The evacuation warnings cover the following communities: · Zone HA: Areas east of Bell Springs Road […]
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August Complex Efforts Hindered by People Staying in Evacuation Zones
August Complex: 955,513 acres with 51 percent containment The August Complex is continuing to grow to the north and was as the lightning-caused blaze that started more than a month ago moves closer to the 1 million acre mark. According to this morning’s update, “firefighting and public safety operations are being challenged by the public […]
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SECOND UPDATE: Heightened Fire Conditions Expected for August Complex
UPDATE: The Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office issued new evacuation orders for areas south and east of Humboldt County this evening. Read more from Redheaded Blackbelt here. PREVIOUS: The August Complex is continuing to move northeast from the Ruth Valley where firefighters are working to defend home along Ruth Lake Road while on the western edge […]