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Press release from the U.S. Forest Service:

The Six Rivers National Forest received at least 50 lightning strikes during the evening of Monday July 15, resulting in 4 confirmed fires on the Lower Trinity Ranger District in Humboldt County. The lightning occurred primarily on the Lower Trinity, Orleans, and Ukonom Ranger Districts.

The Hill Fire is located 11 miles south of Willow Creek in the Mosquito Creek Drainage and is approximately 40-50 acres at this time. The fire is burning in steep, inaccessible terrain, with heavy timber and dry vegetation. Fire behavior is active with a moderate rate of spread.

There are several resources on scene including ground support such as engines and hand crews and air support, with more ordered. CALFIRE supported the initial attack and continues to support with additional resources due to the proximity to state land.

The Hennessy 2, Waterman, and Ridge 2 Fires are all less than a quarter acre with resources on scene making good progress constructing handline and hose lay around the perimeter of the fires. Crews and aircraft are patrolling the area scouting for any additional fires.

Mad River Ranger District fires include the Dam Fire which continues to hold within the perimeter of the fire at 0.10 acres and the Pickett Fire is approximately 12 acres with several resources on scene continuing to construct handline and hose lay.