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Aug. 11, 2022
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Henderson Center crash: E Street is fully blocked after a two-vehicle collision near the intersection with Grotto, as per scanner traffic. One person has suffered moderate injuries. EPD is en route.

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Aug. 10, 2022
todd / 7:31 p.m.

Cal Fire Air Attack 120 is over the Six Rivers Lightning Complex fires and is currently working Cal Fire tankers 91, 94, 95 and 96 as well as several large air tankers out of Redding. They appear to be putting retardant down in the general area of Horse Mountain to the southwest of Willow Creek and along the north end of the Oak/Ammon Fires. Air tankers were used extensively over the last few days, mostly along the south end of the Ammon Fire

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Late last week, local tattoo artist Randy Meyer was in a serious collision while riding his motorcycle near the intersection of R and Fifth streets in Eureka. The co-owner of Sangha Tattoo Studio was thrown from his ride and suffered spiral compound fractures on his left tibia and fibula and multiple pelvic fractures. Due to the severity of Meyer’s injuries, he is currently being treated out of county. 

Needless to say, Meyer is looking at a long recovery. To try and lessen the strain, friends are raising funds on his behalf. If you are moved to donate you can do so here.


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The Six Rivers National Forest has closed the Lower Trinity Ranger District, which is basically everything in the Willow Creek area south and just east of the Square. See a detailed map here.

Here’s the order, just released via Inciweb:

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. Β§ 551 and 36 C.F.R. Β§ 261.50(a) and (b), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited within the Six Rivers National Forest. This Order is effective from August 9, 2022, through September 15, 2022.

1. Going into or being upon any National Forest System lands within the Lower Trinity Ranger District, as shown on Exhibit A. 36 C.F.R. Β§ 261.52(e).

2. Being on any National Forest System road within the Lower Trinity Ranger District, as shown on Exhibit A. 36 C.F.R. Β§ 261.54(e).

3. Being on any National Forest System trail within the Lower Trinity Ranger District, as shown on Exhibit A. 36 C.F.R. Β§ 261.55(a).

Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. Β§ 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:1. Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order), specifically exempting them from this Order.2. Any Federal, State, or local officer, member of an organized rescue or fire-fighting force in the performance of an official duty.3. Owners or lessees of land, to the extent necessary to access their land.4. Residents, to the extent necessary to access their residences.

These prohibitions are in addition to the general prohibitions in 36 C.F.R. Part 261, Subpart A.

A violation of these prohibitions is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 18 U.S.C. §§ 3559, 3571, and 3581.

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Great story by the North Coast Journal’s Linda Stansberry about a burned excavator in the hills near a future logging site at Rainbow Ridge, in the Mattole Valley. Cal Fire is investigating the incident as arson.

Beyond the incident itself, which took place Monday, Stansberry paints a grim picture of high tension around the ever-controversial site, with forest activists all but accusing logging contractors of a false flag operation in the excavator’s torching.

Side note: The LoCO Spillbot notes this morning that the fire released somewhere in the neighborhood of 170 of oil and diesel fuel into the environment.

UPDATED: Arson Suspected in Mattole Valley Logging Equipment Fire

CalFire has launched an arson investigation after an excavator caught fire on California State Park property near Honeydew yesterday afternoon. A witness allegedly saw two…

NORTH COAST JOURNAL

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Aug. 9, 2022
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Monday evening update from management of the Six Rivers Lightning Complex:

Acreage for the Six Rivers Lightning Complex is currently 10,138 with 0% containment. Resources are in place around the fire areas laying hose, prepping in anticipation of fire movement and directly fighting the fire whenever possible. Dozers have been creating fire breaks and helicopters have been able to support firefighters on the ground in areas where there was visibility. Firefighters will work through the night to provide fire protection. Currently there are 1,125 people assigned to this incident.
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Redwood Acres Fairgrounds announced Tuesday that all its scheduled events would be canceled for the foreseeable future while the space is utilized by Cal Fire as an emergency fire camp. 

“[The] public is not allowed on grounds. Thank you for understanding,” fairgrounds officials wrote on social media. 

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Vegetation fire on the side of the highway north of Fortuna. Dispatch reports, via scanner, that the fire is currently 30x30 feet and involves a semi truck. Loleta Fire also responding. There’s a CHP dispatch record of the incident here. (UPDATE: North Coast News is on the scene. The fire appears to be vanquished.)

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Outsiders reading about Humboldt alert! A writer working for Al Jazeera today published a nice long read chronicling the Wiyot Tribe’s efforts to reclaim land and culture, mainly told by tribal elder Cheryl Seidner. If you’ve been looking for an easy entry to better understand the Wiyot story, the piece provides a quickly digestible overview of important events, from the 1860 massacre to the recent return of Tuluwat Island and more.

Give it a read here.

Restoring a culture: One Indigenous leader’s fight for her people

Cheryl Seidner has helped the Wiyot tribe reclaim their land and ceremony decades after a massacre stole both.

WWW.ALJAZEERA.COM

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Redheaded Blackbelt has noted that a backhoe has caught fire at the Scotia Mill. The fire is only impacted the machinery and is now extinguished, according to scanner traffic.

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The Humboldt-Del Norte Film Commission is on the hunt for a “small house in the redwoods” to act as a set in a major motion picture that will film locally soon. 

A “modest two-bedroom home with a grass yard surrounded or end of cul-de-sac on narrow driveway that goes down into the house,” kinda like the one pictured above, would be ideal. 

If you think your house should be a star email info@hdnfc.org with some exterior and interior photos for a chance at fame.

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A group of Miwok firefighters battling the Six Rivers Lightning Complex lost their transport vehicles to fire and had to hike out to safety. 

Read the story from the American Red Cross, Gold Country Division. Hat tip to our friends at the Two Rivers Tribune for finding this story.

Firefighters Lose Vehicles, Equipment in Six Rivers Lightning Complex, Walk Out of Fire Zone and Find Refuge at Red Cross Shelter

Firefighters Lose Vehicles, Equipment in Six Rivers Lightning Complex Fire, Walk Out of Fire Zone and Find Refuge at Red Cross…

GOLD COUNTRY NEWS AND NOTES

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Aug. 8, 2022
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Are you a Yurok tribal member displaced by the fires? The tribe is offering $500 in emergency assistance to all elders and vulnerable adults. Details here.

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Aug. 7, 2022
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todd / 5:15 p.m.

Air Attack 120 is off the Gold Incident and returning to Rohnerville. Tanker 96 has landed and Tanker 94 is returning to Redding. Helicopter 3HT is also off the fire and returning to Rohnerville.

todd / 3:31 p.m.

Gold IC is continuing the request for water tenders to Alderpoint Road. Cal Fire Tanker 94 from Redding has now joined the air attack.

todd / 3:20 p.m.

Tanker 96 has taken off from Rohnerville and is back enroute to the Gold Incident with another load of retardant. Helicopter 3HT, a contract type 1 helicopter is also now responding from Rohnerville.

todd / 3:16 p.m.

Additional response to the Gold Fire on Alderpoint Rd; For Rio Dell Fire request for one water tender

todd / 3:09 p.m.

Air Attack 120 is overhead the Alderpoint Road fire and has assumed “Gold” Air Attack. Gold Air Attack reports 5 acres burning in oak woodlands, requesting continue the response. Tanker 96 has dropped its retardant and is currently landing at Rohnerville, likely to pick up another load. Copter 909 is also at scene. Gold IC is requesting multiple additional water tenders on the ground

todd / 3:01 p.m.

Alderpoint Possible Vegetation Fire: 36000 block of Alderpoint Road cross of Gold Ridge Lane for a lawn mower on fire with possible spread to the vegetation; For Copter 909, Air Attack 120, Tanker 96, Cal Fire Transport Dozer, High Rock Crew 3, Fortuna Crew 1, Battalion 1209, Engines 1251, 1263 and 1281, Alderpoint Fire, Carlotta Water Tender,

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Aug. 6, 2022
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The Humboldt County Office of Emergency Services has issued a new evacuation warning for an area north of Willow Creek:

Here’s a link to the county’s live Zonehaven map. Remember: Areas in read are under immediate evacuation orders; areas in yellow are under evacuation warnings; and areas in blue are under a wildfire advisory.

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