Update from the fire management team:

Public Information: 530-625-2124 
Hours: 8 a.m.–8 p.m. 
Email: 2026.mp18@firenet.gov 
Incident Website: linktr.ee/MilePost18Fire 

Acres Burned: 7,292
Containment: 60%
Start Date: 8/7/26
Personnel:  1,837 

*** Next community meeting at 6 p.m. on August 21  at the Hoopa Valley Tribal Office. *** 

Operational Update:

The collaborative work between the day and night shifts of firefighters is paying off as the fire containment grows. The containment of the fire perimeter near to the Hoopa Community and Highway 96 have resulted in evacuation warnings being lifted in some areas. For details, see the Evacuation Section below.

The suppression line was completed between Oil Springs Rd and Mill Creek Roads. This line is a critical part of the fire’s containment line. Firefighters knew this plan and not only did they construct this line in a few days, they reinforced it, with some sections of line ranging from 700 to 1200ft deep.

A team of unmanned aerial systems (drones) have started working swing shifts alongside firefighters. One aircraft follows the perimeter and body of the fire, using infrared technology to seek undetectable heat signatures and maps the burning spots in relation to the crews and their firelines. While the first aircraft hunts for hot spots, the second aircraft is providing firing operations with Plastic Spherical Devices (PSDs), small sized spheres that can be dropped in designated areas for accurate remote firing.

Wildfires are no drone zones:

Unauthorized drones can force firefighting aircraft to stop flying, delaying suppression efforts, and allowing fires to grow. If you fly, we can’t. Help protect firefighters, communities, and our nation’s landscapes by keeping personal drones away from wildfires.

Weather:

Today is a “transition day” with the fire weather. The higher temperatures will begin to drop today as a cooler system rolls in on Friday. The cooler temperatures should bring cloud cover and moisture that will slow potential fire growth.

Evacuations:

Evacuation orders are in place for HIA-E002-A and HIA-E014-D.

Evacuation warnings have been issued for HIA-E002-B, HIA-E014-E, and HIA-E014-F.

Closures may change rapidly, so please consult protect.genasys.com for the latest alerts.

Road Closures:

Closures are in effect for Hostler Ridge Road, Mill Creek Road, and Big Hill Road due to fire activity.