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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.

To find the latest up-to-date evacuation information go to humboldtsheriff.org/emergency, or Humboldt County Office of Emergency Services or Trinity County Office of Emergency Services. Evacuation zones can be found at community.zonehaven.com. If you are under an evacuation warning, be ready and don’t wait until the last minute to leave.

Warm temperatures today could contribute to more extreme fire behavior. Firefighters will continue to provide protection for structures, infrastructure, and wildlife habitat. The total size of  the Six Rivers Lightning Complex is 1,101 acres with zero containment.

The Type 2 Incident Management Team 11, led by Incident Commander Christopher Fogle, will assume command of the Six Rivers Lightning Complex today at 6:00pm. Additional ground and aerial firefighting resources have been ordered and are enroute to be deployed to this emerging wildfire incident.