todd / 8:02 p.m.
Eureka Vegetation Fire: Broadway between Harris and Vigo for two vegetation fires bringing uphill towards Fairfield. An RP stated that the fires were possibly started by fireworks thrown from a passing vehicle. An additional 911 caller on Fairfield is stating that fire is burning towards her vehicle and she is unable to move it. Engines are on scene on Broadway and on Fairfield. EPD is shutting down northbound traffic on Broadway. The engine on Fairfield is reporting that the fire reached has Fairfield and has slowed significantly. They feel they will be able to pick it up with hose. Avoid the area
todd / 5:47 p.m.
Hoopa Marshall Fire Update: The text of the evacuation warning reads “Reason: Due to Marshall Fire near Big Hill Lookout Rd East of HWY 96 is threatening structures in area. Description: Potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now.” This covers the entire Marshall Lane from north to south and the area of Big Hill Road. Air tankers are being shared between the Marshall and Surgone Fires. INTEL12 landed at ACV after mapping the Surgone Fire and is preparing to take off now. It is not clear if they will be mapping the Marshall Fire before returning to Sacramento, but I will update if they do.
todd / 5:15 p.m.
Hoopa “Marshall” Fire Update: Hoopa is now advising that the evacuation request is only a warning for now, not an evacuation order. HCSO units are reduced from Notchko Flat. Those in the area should prepare to evacuate if conditions change, and those who are sensitive to the conditions or who will take longer to evacuate may choose to leave now. Hoopa has only one dispatcher on duty managing a significant amount of activity.
todd / 5:05 p.m.
Hoopa “Marshall” Fire Evacuation: Evacuations are being requested for the area of Big Hill and Marshall Lane. HCSO has units coming from Pecwan code 3 to assist with evacuations. If you are in the area, evacuate now.
todd / 5 p.m.
Hoopa New Start Vegetation Fire: A new fire has been dispatched in the Hoopa Valley near Marshall Lane. This is being called the Marshall Fire. Air Attack 120 has just arrived overhead after refueling at Rohnerville. HCSO has units responding now to this fire as well

todd / 4:54 p.m.
Weitchpec Vegetation Fire Update on Conditions: INTEL12 completed mapping on the Surgone Fire at 4:29 PM and is currently mapping at just over 28 acres and burning uphill along the north side of Highway 169 between Pecan and Johnsons. Standby for a new start vegetation fire in the Hoopa area.
todd / 3:45 p.m.
Weitchpec Vegetation Fire Update on Conditions: The main fire is off Highway 169 in the area of mile marker 13 and is being called the Surgone Fire. The incident command post is at Jack Norton School Road. HCSO and Tribal Police units are responding to assist with potential evacuations, though no evacuation orders are in place yet. A large ground and air response are still working on the fire. INTEL12 is airborne from Sacramento McClellan to perform IR mapping and the accurate acreage should be available in an hour or so.

todd / 2:06 p.m.
Weitchpec Vegetation Fire: Numerous agencies including helicopters and multiple air tankers are working a vegetation fire in the Weitchpec area off Highway 169. Smoke from the fire was spotted by the AlertCalifornia wildfire camera system around 9 AM this morning and the first arriving air attack plane reported approximately 4 fires burning in the area. The fires have continued to grow and resources from across the county are now either responding or at scene. Additional water tenders from Fieldbrook, Arcata and Orick Fire have just been ordered.

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