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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.  

Fire Update: Six Rivers Lightning ComplexAugust 8, 2022 Fire Information: (707) 356-9442 (8am-8pm daily)2022.lightningcomplex@firenet.govwww.fs.usda.gov/srnfwww.facebook.com/SixRiversNF Eureka, CA - Yesterday as of 6:00pm California Interagency Incident Management Team 11, led by Incident Commander Chris Fogle, assumed management of the Six Rivers Complex Incident. 

Humboldt County Office Of Emergency Services Update https://humboldtgov.org/2383/Current-EmergenciesNEW EVACUATION ORDER issued for zone HUM-E077-B, south of Willow Creek. Residents in this zone should evacuate now. There is no immediate threat to Willow Creek proper.

Eureka, CA, August 7, 2022 – The public is advised that two new zones are now in an Evacuation Order and include HUM-E056 and HUM-E057. This is in addition to zones HUM-E077-C, HUM-E058 and HUM-E061, south and east of Willow Creek. Trinity County Evacuation orders are in place for Salyer Heights, Salyer Loop to the bridge at 299 and Campbell Ridge Road. An evacuation center has been established at Trinity Valley Elementary School, located at 730 Highway 96, Willow Creek.

Eureka, CA, August 6, 2022 – Twelve lightning caused fires were identified on August 5th and are a result of thunderstorms that moved across the forest. Due to the aggressive initial attack of Six Rivers National Forest fire fighters and cooperating agencies there are now only 8 active fires. The focus for Six Rivers management and firefighters remains suppression of the remaining wildfires and providing public safety.

Eureka, CA, August 6, 2022 – The Six Rivers Lightning Complex is comprised of eight active wildfires burning in steep, rugged terrain. With an increase in extreme fire behavior today, firefighting resources are prioritizing their efforts to protect threatened structures, crucial infrastructure, and important wildlife habitat. The total size has grown to 1,101 acres with zero containment.