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UPDATE, 1:45 p.m.: The Humboldt County Office of Emergency Services has expanded the evacuation warning to include HIA-E001-B, the zone encompassing Grasshopper Prairie. Details here.

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UPDATE, 12:20 p.m.: The Hoopa Office of Emergency Services shared the following post on Facebook to clarify that there are no residents living in the evacuation zone.

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office has issued an EVACUATION ORDER for Zone HIA-E002-A due to ongoing fire activity associated with the Mile Post 18 Hoopa Fire.

Important Notes:

• There are currently no residents in this zone.
• The evacuation order is a precautionary measure, ensuring safety in light of the fire activity.
• Road Closures: Access is restricted at mile markers  15.5 and 21.

Zone Boundaries:

• North: Mill Creek
• South: Coyote Creek and Hopkins Creek
• West: North Fork Mill Creek
• East: HWY 96

Stay informed and prioritize safety. Further updates will be provided as the situation develops.

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Original post: Fire officials have issued an evacuation order for HIA-E002-A, the zone northeast of Hoopa along Upper Mill Creek Road. The emergency notice urges people living in the area to “leave the area immediately” as the Mile Post 18 Fire spreads East.

“Take evacuation route to Hoopa Neighbor Facility,” according to the notice, which was issued at 11:30 a.m. “Wildfire near Hwy 96 mile marker 18. Road closure on Hwy 96 mile marker 15.5 to mile marker 21. Fire personnel on scene. Avoid the area, first responders in area.”

Zones HIA-E002-B, HIA-E003, HIA-E004, HIA-E006 and HIA-E014-C are still under an evacuation order.

Updated evacuation information can be found at this link. More information can be found in the Facebook post below.