Fire information posted at the Ray’s in Willow Creek this afternoon. Photo: Andrew Goff.
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Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office:
Evacuation warnings and orders remain in effect for areas north, east and south of Willow Creek as fire crews work to contain the Six Rivers Lightning Complex Fire.
CURRENT SITUATION
The Six Rivers Lightning Complex Fire is made up of numerous active fires around the Willow Creek area. The fires are burning in areas of steep terrain and dry conditions. The incident response is being managed by the United States Forest Service (USFS) - Six Rivers National Forest.
According to the USFS, the total estimated size of the Six Rivers Lightning Complex Fire is 3,181 acres with zero containment. Today firefighters continue to provide protection for structures, infrastructure and wildlife habitats. No information is available regarding structure loss at this time.
A community meeting is scheduled for today, August 8, 2022, at 3 p.m. at the Willow Creek Bible Church. Humboldt and Trinity County residents impacted by the Six Rivers Lightning Complex Fire are invited to attend. The meeting will also be broadcast live on the USFS - Six Rivers National Forest Facebook page.
Willow Creek Bible Church
39 Brannon Mountain Road
Willow Creek, CA 95573Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies continue to patrol the areas under evacuation order to notify residents of the order and conduct looting prevention.
EVACUATION INFORMATION
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A new EVACUATION ORDER has been issued for zones: HUM-E063-A and HUM-E077-B
ZONE DESCRIPTIONS:
HUM-E063-A
NORTH OF Forest Route 6n39
SOUTH OF Friday Ridge Road
EAST OF Friday Ridge Road, Forest Route 6n08a
WEST OF Friday Ridge RoadHUM-E077-B
NORTH OF Friday Ridge Road, Forest Route 5n01
SOUTH OF Friday Ridge Road
EAST OF 5n10, 5n09, 5n27
WEST OF South Fork Road, Forest Route 5n42An EVACUATION ORDER remains in effect for zones: HUM-E056, HUM-E057, HUM-E058, HUM-E061, HUM-E077-C
ZONE DESCRIPTIONS:
HUM-E056
NORTH OF Bigfoot Scenic Byway, River Bend Road, Peach Tree Lane, Patterson Road
SOUTH OF Bigfoot Scenic Byway, Horse Linto Creek Road
EAST OF Orchard Lane
WEST OF Horse Linto Creek RoadHUM-E057
NORTH OF Seeley Mc Intosh Road
SOUTH OF Patterson Road
EAST OF River Bend Road, Patterson Road
WEST OF Moonset LaneHUM-E058
NORTH OF Forest Route 7n15
SOUTH OF Horse Linto Creek Road
EAST OF Peach Tree Lane
WEST OF Coon Creek Rd, Forest Route 7n15HUM-E061
NORTH OF Forest Route 7n15
SOUTH OF Seeley Mc Intosh Road
EAST OF Seeley Mc Intosh Road, Campbell Ridge Road
WEST OF Forest Route 7n15HUM-E077-C
NORTH OF Forest Route 5n32
SOUTH OF Friday Ridge Road, South Fork Road
EAST OF Forest Route 5n37
WEST OF South Fork Road, Carpenter RoadA new EVACUATION WARNING has been issued for zones: HUM-E077-D, HUM-E076-B and HUM-E062
ZONE DESCRIPTIONS:
HUM-E077-D
NORTH OF Forest Route 6n06f
SOUTH OF Forest Route 5n42, Forest Route 5n04
EAST OF Forest Route 5n01, Friday Ridge Road
WEST OF Forest Route 5n42, South Fork RoadHUM-E076-B
NORTH OF Friday Ridge Road
SOUTH OF Friday Ridge Road
WEST OF Forest Route 5n01HUM-E062
NORTH OF 5n10
SOUTH OF 06n21, Brushy Mountain Lookout Road, Cedar Creek Road, Trinity Highway
EAST OF Titlow Hill Road, Cedar Creek Road
WEST OF Friday Ridge RoadAn EVACUATION WARNING remains in effect for zones: HUM-E063-B, HUM-E064
ZONE DESCRIPTIONS:
HUM-E063-B
NORTH OF Forest Route 6n39, Friday Ridge Road
SOUTH OF Forest Rt 6n33
EAST OF Friday Ridge Road
WEST OF Friday Ridge Road, Riteway LaneHUM-E064
NORTH OF Trinity Highway, Wood Lane, Friday Ridge Road
SOUTH OF Campbell Ridge Road, Triple R Lane, Butterfly Creek Road, Kimberly Drive, Trinity Highway
EAST OF Trinity Highway
WEST OF Wood Lane, Campbell Ridge RoadWILDFIRE ADVISORIES remain in effect for the following zones in the Willow Creek area: HUM-E031, HUM-E032, HUM-E054, HUM-E055,HUM-E059, HUM-E060
Maps of evacuation zones and routes are available at community.zonehaven.com.
CURRENT ROAD CONDITIONS
State Route 299 remains open to through traffic. Residents are encouraged to visit http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ to check for state highway closures.
The following roads into evacuation zones have been closed. Residents may still use these roads to travel out of evacuation order zones:
Horse Linto Creek Road at Saddle Lane
Country Club Road at Kimtu Bridge
Friday Ridge Road at Hwy 299
AIR QUALITY SMOKE ADVISORY
An Air Quality Smoke Advisory has been issued for Willow Creek and surrounding communities, with Unhealthy to Very Unhealthy conditions expected. Periods of Hazardous air quality conditions are possible.
Smoke can cause eye and throat irritation, coughing, and difficulty breathing. People who are at greatest risk of experiencing symptoms due to smoke include: those with respiratory disease (such as asthma), those with heart disease, young children, and older adults.These sensitive populations should stay indoors and avoid prolonged activity. All others should limit prolonged or heavy activity and time spent outdoors. Even healthy adults can be affected by smoke. Seek medical help if you have symptoms that worsen or become severe. Consider leaving the area until smoke conditions improve if you have repeated coughing, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, wheezing, chest tightness or pain, palpitations, nausea, unusual fatigue, lightheadedness.
RESOURCES FOR THE COMMUNITY
EVACUATION SHELTER
A Red Cross Overnight Evacuation Shelter has been established at Trinity Valley Elementary School, located at 730 Highway 96, Willow Creek, for evacuees displaced by the Six Rivers Lightning Complex Fire.
LARGE ANIMAL SHELTER
A large animal shelter has been established at the Hoopa Rodeo Grounds, located at 1767 Pine Creek Rd., Hoopa.
USFS FIRE INFORMATION LINE
The United States Forest Service (USFS) - Six Rivers National Forest has established a Fire Information Line for the community. For fire-related information, call 707-356-9442 or email 2022.lightningcomplex@firenet.gov.
DONATION INFORMATION
The Humboldt County Office of Emergency Services is not currently accepting donations.
To volunteer or donate to assist our community, please contact:
Pay it Forward Humboldt
Phone Number: 707-616-9191
Email Address: info@pifhumboldt.orgRESTRICTED AREA ACCESS PASS
The registration period for an Ag or CannAg Restricted Area Access Pass has closed. Pass holders will be contacted by the Office of Emergency Services when it is deemed safe enough to enter evacuation zones to conduct operations as authorized by the program.
SIGN UP FOR EMERGENCY ALERTS
Humboldt County residents are encouraged to sign up for Humboldt Alert to receive local emergency notifications, including information regarding evacuations and emergency sheltering in the event of a wildfire or other emergency incident. Residents can sign up by going to: humboldtgov.org/alerts.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For more information regarding the Six Rivers Lightning Complex Fire, current impact and evacuation areas, please go to humboldtsheriff.org/emergency or visit @HumCoOES on Facebook and Twitter. For fire-related information, call 707-356-9442, email 2022.lightningcomplex@firenet.gov, or visit https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8312/.
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