From the management of the Six Rivers Lightning Complex:
Crew Working on Six River Lightning Complex. Photo via Inciweb.
CURRENT CONDITIONS
The Lightning Complex Fire is currently 21,609 acres with 19% containment. 2,040 personnel are assigned to the incident. USFS, CAIIMT 11 and CAL FIRE continue to work closely together in unified command with a full suppression strategy to protect homes and other structures, communities, crucial infrastructure, and important wildlife habitat.
Fire activity was minimal overnight, with occasional spot fires along the southern edges of the Ammon Fire and southeastern edge of the Campbell fire that firefighters quickly contained and will be monitoring. Crews conducted several successful strategic firing operations overnight and improved control lines using dozers and handlines to remove fuels. All control lines are holding well.
Campbell Fire: Yesterday, the evacuation status in the Willow Creek and the Salyer areas was reduced from evacuation order to evacuation warning. Residents returned to their homes in these areas. Crews will continue to strengthen fire lines and limit the spread of the main fire. Residents in the Seeley Mc Intosh area may also be allowed to return home this evening.
Ammon Fire: Firefighters will conduct strategic fire operations in the southwest of this area along Hayden Road and in Friday Ridge area. Crews will continue to improve and reinforce fire lines along the Six Road of Ammon Ridge and within the Friday Ridge System.
WEATHER
Rising temperatures, lower humidity, and increasing northwest winds are expected to increase fire activity today, especially during the afternoon. Aerial firefighting support will continue to be used.
SMOKE
Smoke and strong inversions will continue to affect the health of those in the area. Please check https://www.ncuaqmd.org for air quality resources.
ROAD CLOSURES
State Routes 299 and 96 are currently open in the Lightning Complex but may be impacted by fire behavior. Travelers are encouraged to visit quickmap.dot.ca.gov to check for state highway closures.
The following roads leading to evacuation zones have been closed (residents may use these roads to exit only):
Seeley Mc Intosh Road between Country Club Road and Campbell Ridge Road
Campbell Ridge Road from Salyer Heights to Seeley McIntosh Road
Patterson Road at Raga Hills Road
Friday Ridge Road at Route 6
Titlow Hill Road (Route 1) at Horse Mountain Botanical Area
Due to a large presence of fire personnel and machinery working to build containment lines for the Ammon Fire, residents are asked to limit travel on Titlow Hill Road/Route 1 in zones HUM-E052 and HUM-E062 to essential traffic only.
EVACUATION CENTER
Trinity Valley Elementary School
730 Highway 96, Willow Creek, CA 95573ANIMAL EVACUATION CENTER
Hoopa Rodeo Grounds
1767 Pine Creek Rd., Hoopa, CA 95546
Phone: (707) 492-2851** The Hoopa Rodeo Grounds has several single pens and larger pens for whole herds. Call directly if you need directions or help transporting your large animals. They cannot house sheep, goats, poultry, or small animals, but they can potentially help arrange for temporary foster placement. If you can foster, please reach out regarding your availability and capacity.
EVACUATION UPDATES
The following EVACUATION ORDERS have been downgraded to EVACUATION WARNINGS: Humboldt County Zone HUM-E056-B, and, in Trinity County, Galaxy Drive and all residences off Galaxy Drive in the Salyer area. Residents who live in this zone may begin to return home with caution but should remain ready to evacuate again at a moment’s notice. Be alert to outstanding dangers upon return, including debris in roadways, gas leaks and hot embers.
EVACUATION ORDERS
To find the latest evacuation information go to Humboldt County Office of Emergency Services or Trinity County Office of Emergency Services. For an interactive map of evacuation zones visit this link. To sign up for alerts visit this link. If you are under an evacuation warning, take the necessary steps to be ready to leave.
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