From the management of the Six Rivers Lightning Complex:

CURRENT CONDITIONS

The Lightning Complex Fire is currently 23,159 acres with 23% containment. 2,111 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 no instances of fire spotting outside of the control lines. 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:  Residents in the Seeley Mc Intosh area were allowed to return home yesterday evening. Today crews will continue to strengthen fire lines and limit the spread of the main fire. Portions of Seeley Mc Intosh Road may be closed to allow the removal of hazard tress from areas near the roadway.

Ammon Fire:  Firefighters will conduct strategic fire operations along the southwest perimeter 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

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning from 11am to 11pm today for dry lightning and thunderstorms. This activity could produce erratic winds. The risk is greatest along the eastern side of both fires. These storms may form even above areas with thick low-level smoke.

SMOKE

Strong inversion and forecast wind conditions will continue to keep smoke over the area. Please check this link 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 the Caltrans Quickmap 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

  • Horse Linto Creek Road at Saddle Lane

  • Friday Ridge Road at Route 6

  • Titlow Hill Road (Route 1) at Horse Mountain Botanical Area

Because fire personnel and machinery will be building control 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

The American Red Cross Evacuation Center at Trinity Valley Elementary School has been closed. If further evacuations are ordered or evacuation orders changed, the facility will re-open to accommodate new evacuees.

ANIMAL 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-E061-B, and, in Trinity County, from Campbell Ridge Road to Seeley McIntosh Road. Residents who live in these zones may begin to return home with caution but should remain ready to evacuate again at a moment’s notice.

For 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 Zonehaven. To sign up for alerts at this link.