Eureka Structure Fire: 2500 block of Hubbard for a report of heavy smoke in a residence with one patient with possible smoke inhalation; Humboldt Bay Fire Engine 8115 is on scene of a two story apartment complex with light smoke from the second floor. 8115 is passing command, setting up for fire attack and requesting next in unit lay in a supply line. 8115 has assisted the patient down the stairs and is setting up for entry. 8114 is on scene laying in, passing command and assisting 8115. Battalion 8102 is on scene assuming “Hubbard IC”. City Ambulance is also responding code 3

Fortuna Accidental Gunshot: In the area of Mountain View Road for a self-inflicted, accidental gunshot wound to the leg from a 9 mm. Fortuna PD, HCSO, fire and medical are responding (This will likely mark the ninth accidental gunshot injury in Humboldt County this year)

Potable water is available at the following locations: Rio Dell Fire Hall, 50 West Center Street, Rio Dell and Rohner Park Pavilion, 9 Park Street, Fortuna. #HumboldtEarthquake (2/2)

— Humboldt Co OES (@HumCoOES) December 21, 2022

⚠️BOIL WATER ADVISORIES ISSUED FOR: ⚠️
- City of Rio Dell
- City of Fortuna: Forest Hills Drive, Newell Drive, Valley View Drive, Boyden Lane, Scenic Drive, and Cypress Loop Rd. #HumboldtEarthquake (1/2) pic.twitter.com/5lkiKfUXWu

— Humboldt Co OES (@HumCoOES) December 21, 2022

The American Red Cross has established an overnight shelter for community members displaced due to #HumboldtEarthquake damages at the Rohner Park Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park Street, Fortuna, CA. For shelter-specific questions and information, contact 707-506-5083. pic.twitter.com/XUSwhuAKya

— Humboldt Co OES (@HumCoOES) December 21, 2022

Mckinleyville Structure Fire: Arcata Fire is at scene in the 100 block of Timmons Ln cross of Essex for a report of fire spreading to a home from a wood stove. Chief 8202 was “Timmons IC”. Fire is reported to be controlled. HCSO is now receiving reports of an individual making threats from the scene. Medical is being dispatched to stand by. Chief 8202 has transferred command of the structure fire to to Chief 8700. An engine on scene is reporting that a male was seen walking down Timmons and gesturing to his waistband like he had a weapon. 8202 is requesting the ambulance stage far from the scene. HCSO is responding code 3

N43U (referred to by the callsign “Intel 24”), a fixed wing aircraft funded through the Cal OES FIRIS program and administered by Orange County Fire Authority, is currently flying a pattern over Humboldt County at 9,000’ after flying up from Chino this morning. The aircraft is most often used for infrared mapping of wildfires but is regularly called upon to survey and provide mapping after other natural disasters.

Due to connectivity issues related to the emergency, the 2 pm #HumboldtEarthquake press conference will not be live streamed. A recorded copy will be published when available today on our social media platforms and website.

— HumCoSO (@HumCoSO) December 20, 2022

Due to connectivity issues related to the emergency, the 2 pm #HumboldtEarthquake press conference will not be live streamed. A recorded copy will be published when available today on our social media platforms and website.

— Humboldt Co OES (@HumCoOES) December 20, 2022

A press conference has been scheduled for 2:00 p.m. today (12/20/22) at the Rio Dell City Hall building regarding the Humboldt County earthquake. This conference is for credentialed members of the media only at this time.

— HumCoSO (@HumCoSO) December 20, 2022

NO TSUNAMI IS EXPECTED. Magnitude 6.4 #earthquake 14 miles from Fortuna. Power is out across the county. DO NOT CALL 911 UNLESS YOU ARE EXPERIENCING AN IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY.

— HumCoSO (@HumCoSO) December 20, 2022

NO TSUNAMI IS EXPECTED. Magnitude 6.4 earthquake 14 miles from Fortuna. Power is out across the county. DO NOT CALL 911 UNLESS YOU ARE EXPERIENCING AN IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY.

— Humboldt Co OES (@HumCoOES) December 20, 2022