A series of lightning strikes Monday evening resulted in a number of wildfires in eastern Humboldt. The largest of these is the Hill Fire located roughly 11 miles south of Willow Creek in the Mosquito Creek Drainage, which has now grown to roughly 2,000 acres in size, according to Cal Fire. 

“[The] fire is burning in steep, inaccessible terrain, with heavy timber and dry vegetation,” Cal Fire says. “Multiple tankers and copters are currently assigned and are working the fire.”

In response, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office has issued the following evacuation order:

EVACUATION ORDER Issued for Zone HUM-E077A: Due to the Hill Fire, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office has issued an immediate evacuation order for zone HUM-E077-A North of White Oak Creek/Grouse Creek, South of Friday Ridge Road, Forest Route 6N08A, East of Titlow Hill Rd, Twin Lakes Creek, West of Mosquito Creek/Madden Creek. Those in this zone should leave now for their safety.

EVACUATION WARNING Issued for Zone HUM-E077-B: Due to the Hill Fire, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office has issued an evacuation warning for zone HUM-E077-B North of PG&E Rod, Grouse Creek, South of Madden Creek, Forest Route 6N06, East of Mosquito Creek/Madden Creek, West of Trinity County Line. Prepare for potential evacuations, including personal supplies and overnight accommodations. Those in this zone should prepare to leave at a moment’s notice. More information will follow if an evacuation order is issued.

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Above: Timelapse video of the Hill Fire taken from the south. 

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