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Six Rivers Lightning Complex UPDATE 8212022

Related Incident: Six Rivers Lightning Complex

Publication Type: News Sun, 08/21/2022 - 12:00

Rivers Lightning Complex Fire Information Line: (707) 356-9442Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8312/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/SixRiversNF

California Interagency Incident Management Team 14 assumed management of the Six Rivers Lightning Complex at 1900 hours on August 20, 2022 and remains in unified command with the California Highway Patrol, Trinity County Sheriff, and Humboldt County Sheriff. The Six Rivers Lightning Complex is currently 25,832 acres with 81% containment and 946 personnel assigned to the incident.

CURRENT SITUATION

Firefighters worked towards completing control lines around both remaining fires in the complex. The steep and rugged terrain remains a challenge. The Ammon Fire remained within its current perimeter throughout Saturday and overnight with no new growth. Several pockets of unburned vegetation continue to burn within the interior. Firefighters are mopping up and extinguishing hot spots to ensure there is no fire spread due to rolling or falling debris. The Campbell Fire saw minimal fire activity throughout Saturday morning with the exception of islands of vegetation within the interior of the fire’s perimeter. The fire became active in the northeast portion of the fire area during the late afternoon as the smoke inversion lifted. A slop over occurred between Waterman Ridge and Horse Range in the northeast corner of the perimeter where the fire had previously been holding at Cedar Creek. Both ground crews and air resources deployed to the area to start slowing the spread. This slop over is the highest priority on the incident today. Firefighters on the ground will work to build control lines around this new slop while being assisted by both fixed and rotor-wing aircraft as conditions allow.

WEATHER & SMOKE

Temperatures are predicted to continue in the mid-80s to lower 90s with a northwesterly wind. The inversion layer and smoke that have tempered fire behavior previously have been lifting in the afternoons due to northwest winds and reduced smoke production from the fires. Increased fire activity begins to occur when this inversion layer clears each day. Weather will remain similar today with a slight cooling trend in the coming days followed by hotter and drier weather later next week.

Please check https://outlooks.airfire.org/outlook/65384a03 for air quality resources.

COMMUNITY MEETING

Sunday, August 21, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.

Willow Creek Bible Church

39 Brannan Mountain Road

Willow Creek, CA 95573

Live Streamed & recorded on Six Rivers National Forest Facebook page - www.facebook.com/SixRiversNF

CLOSURES

Due to a large presence of fire personnel and machinery working to build containment lines for the Ammon Fire, residents are asked to limit travel on Titlow Hill Road/Route 1 in zones HUM-E052 and HUM-E062 to essential traffic only.

The following roads into evacuation zones have been closed. Residents may still use these roads to travel out of evacuation order zones:

- Forest Route 7n15 at Six Rivers Forest Boundary

- Horse Linto Creek Road at Saddle Lane (Open to residents only)

- Friday Ridge Road at Forest Route 6N06 (Route 6)

- Titlow Hill Road (Route 1) at Horse Mountain Botanical Area

State Route 299 remains open to through traffic. Residents are encouraged to visit http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ to check for state highway closures.

EVACUATION UPDATES

For the latest evacuation information go to Humboldt County Office of Emergency Services (https://humboldtgov.org/2383/Current-Emergencies) or Trinity County Office of Emergency Services (https://www.trinitycounty.org/OES). For an interactive map of evacuation zones visit: https://community.zonehaven.com/. To sign up for alerts: www.humboldtgov.org/alerts.

The EVACUATION ORDERS for Zones HUM-E032-B, HUM-E056-A, and HUM-E077-F have been downgraded to an EVACUATION WARNINGS beginning August 20 at 5 p.m. Residents who live in these zones may begin to return home with caution but should remain ready to evacuate again at a moment’s notice. Be alert to outstanding dangers upon return, including debris in roadways, gas leaks and hot embers.

An EVACUATION ORDER remains in effect for zones:
HUM-E058
HUM-E061-A
HUM-E063-A
HUM-E063-B
HUM-E077-B
HUM-E077-C.

An EVACUATION WARNING remains in effect for zones:
HUM-E032
HUM-E056
HUM-E057
HUM-E061-B
HUM-E062
HUM-E064
HUM-E076-B
HUM-E077-D
HUM-E077-E
HUM-E077-F.

ANIMAL EVACUATION CENTER Hoopa Rodeo Grounds 1767 Pine Creek Rd., Hoopa, CA 95546 Phone: (707) 492-2851

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Six Rivers Lightning Complex EVACUATION UPDATE 8202022

Related Incident: Six Rivers Lightning Complex

Publication Type: News Sat, 08/20/2022 - 12:00

EVACUATION UPDATE

8/20/2022 at 5 pm

Due to continued positive developments in fire behavior and the hard work of firefighters from Humboldt County and beyond, the Evacuation Orders for zones HUM-E032-B, HUM-E056-A, and HUM-E077-F have been downgraded to Evacuation Warnings

ZONE DESCRIPTIONS

HUM-E032-B

NORTH of Forest Route 7N02

SOUTH of Horse Linto Creek Road

EAST of Horse Linto Creek Road

WEST of Forst Route 7N10

HUM-E056-A

NORTH of Patterson Road, Ash Lane, Horse Linto Creek Road

SOUTH of Trinity River, Horse Linto Creek

EAST of Trinity River

WEST of Route 1

Residents who live in this zone may begin to return home with caution but should remain ready to evacuate again at a moment’s notice. Please remain cautious of potential hazards and emergency personnel working the fire.

Due to the reduction of evacuation orders, zones HUM-E032-B and HUM-E056-A have been reconsolidated to their original zone assignments: HUM-E032

*ALL OTHER EVACUATION ORDERS AND WARNINGS REMAIN IN PLACE*

Returning Home After a Wildfire

Once a wildfire has burned through or near an area, many dangers can remain. Firefighters and utility workers begin restoring fire damaged areas as soon as they can. It is important to be aware of the hazards and know what to look for once an evacuation order is lifted.

1. When driving, watch for trees, brush and rocks which may have been weakened or loosened by fire weather and response. Be aware of debris or damage to roadways
2. Inspect your home: check for the smell of gas and use a battery-powered flashlight to check for hot embers in rain gutters, on the roof, under overhangs, under decks and crawl spaces, wood, and debris piles and attics.
3. If electricity is off, make sure all appliances are off before turning power back on. If there are any electrical wires on the ground, stay clear and contact your utility company immediately.
4. Discard any food that has been exposed to heat, smoke, or soot
5. Use a hose or wet towels to wet down and wipe off ash, rather than sweeping or blowing it back into the air, creating unhealthy conditions
6. Consider replacing all filers in your home and vehicle.
7. To rid your home of the smell of smoke, attach filters to box fans, cover with a wet towel doused in fabric softener and allow them to run to filter the air.

For more information on returning home after a wildfire and other great tips, visit: www.readyforwildfire.org/post-wildfire/after-a-wildfire/

For More Information

For more information regarding the Six Rivers Lightning Complex Fire evacuation areas, please go to humboldtsheriff.org/emergency or visit @HumCoOES on Facebook and Twitter. For fire-related information, call 707-356-944, email 2020.lighteningcomplex@firenet.gov

Six Rivers Lightning Complex UPDATE 8202022

Related Incident: Six Rivers Lightning Complex

Publication Type: News Sat, 08/20/2022 - 12:00

Lightning Complex Fire: August 20, 2022

Email: 2022.lightningcomplex@firenet.gov

Incident Information: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8312/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/SixRiversNF

Six Rivers National Forest: www.fs.usda.gov/srnf

Fire Information Phone: (707) 356-9442 (Hours: 8am-8pm)

INCIDENT INFORMATION

Unified Command: Six Rivers National Forest, CAL FIRE, California Highway Patrol, Trinity County Sheriff, and Humboldt County Sheriff.

CURRENT CONDITIONS

The Lightning Complex Fire is currently 25,832 acres with 81% containment. 1463 personnel are assigned to the incident. USFS, CAIIMT 11 and CAL FIRE continue to work closely together in unified command with a full suppression strategy to protect homes and other structures, communities, crucial infrastructure, and important wildlife habitat. Federal IMT CIIMT14 will be transitioning with CIIMT11 today at 1900.

Fire activity was minimal overnight with the cooler temperatures and increased humidity. Control lines are holding well. Crews continued successful strategic firing operations and improved control lines using dozers and handlines to remove fuels. Unburned pockets of fuel within the control lines continue to burn off and create smoke.

Campbell Fire
Fire crews will continue to strengthen fire lines, patrol, and extinguish remaining pockets of heat inside control lines.

Ammon Fire
Fire crews will continue to strengthen fire lines in the northeast portion of the fire, as well as patrol and extinguish remaining pockets of heat within the control lines. Crews will continue to improve and reinforce fire lines along Titlow Hill Rd/Route 1 out to Highway 299.

Weather
Stable weather is expected over the area, with northwest winds up to about 10mph, gusting slightly higher along the ridgetops and where channeled by terrain. Temperatures are predicted today in the 70s and 80s, with smoke free areas possibly getting into the low 90’s.

SMOKE
A strong inversion will continue to keep smoke over most of the area. Some clearing will take place in the afternoon, particularly along the northwest areas of both fires. Please check https://outlooks.airfire.org/outlook/65384a03 for air quality resources.

ROAD CLOSURES

State Routes 299 and 96 are currently open in the Lightning Complex but may be impacted by fire behavior. Travelers are encouraged to visit http:quickmap.dot.ca.gov to check for state highway closures. The beginning of deer hunting season this weekend is expected to increase traffic in the area.

The following roads leading to evacuation zones have been closed (residents may use these roads to exit only):

Forest Route 7N15 at Six Rivers Forest Boundary
Horse Linto Creek Road at Saddle Lane
Friday Ridge Road at Forest Route 6N06 (both roads are closed at this point)
Titlow Hill Road/Forest Route 1 after Horse Mountain Botanical Area

Because fire personnel and machinery will be building control lines for the Ammon Fire, residents are asked to limit travel on Titlow Hill Road/Route 1 in zones HUM-E052 and HUM-E062 to essential traffic only.

EVACUATION CENTER

The American Red Cross Evacuation Center at Trinity Valley Elementary School is closed but on stand-by if needs change. If further evacuations are ordered or evacuation orders changed, the facility will re-open to accommodate new evacuees.

ANIMAL EVACUATION CENTER Hoopa Rodeo Grounds 1767 Pine Creek Rd., Hoopa, CA 95546 Phone: (707) 492-2851 The Hoopa Rodeo Grounds has several single pens and larger pens for whole herds. Call directly if you need directions or help transporting your large animals. They cannot house sheep, goats, poultry, or small animals, but they can potentially help arrange for temporary foster placement. If you can foster, please reach out regarding your availability and capacity.

EVACUATION UPDATES

EVACUATION ORDERS

HUMBOLDT ORDER

HUM-E032B N of FS 7N02; S of Horse Linto Crk Rd.; E of Horse Linto Crk Rd.; W of FS 7N10

HUM-E056A N of Bigfoot Scenic Byway, River Bend rd., Peach Tree Lane, Patterson Rd.; S of Bigfoot Scenic Byway, Horse Linto Creek Rd.; E of Orchard Lane; W of Horse Linto Creek Rd.

HUM-E058 N of FS 7N15; S of Horse Linto Creek Rd; E of Peach Tree Lane; W of Coon Creek Rd, FS 7N15

HUM-E061A N of 7N15; S of FS 7N15; E of Seeley Mc Intosh Rd., Campbell Ridge Rd.; W of FS 7N15

HUM-E063A N of FS 6N39; S of Friday Ridge Rd.; E of Friday Ridge Rd., FS 6N08A; W of Friday Ridge Rd.

HUM-E063B N of 6N39, Friday Ridge Rd.; S of FS 6N33; E of Friday Ridge Rd.; W of Friday Ridge Rd., Riteway Lane

HUM-E077B N of Friday Ridge Rd., FS 5N01; S of Friday Ridge Rd.; E of 5N10, 5N09, 5N27; W of South Fork Road, FS 5N42

HUM-E077C N of FS 5N32; S of Friday Ridge Rd., South Fork Rd.; E of FS 5N37; W of South Fork Rd., Carpenter Rd.

HUMBOLDT WARNING

HUM-E32A N of FS 7N02, FS 7N31; S of Hoopa Valley Reservation; E OF Bigfoot Scenic Byway; W of 7N09

HUM-E056B N of River Bend Rd.; S Redbud Lane, Madrone Lane, Patterson Rd.; E of Trinity River; W of Peach Tree Lane, Neighbor’s Lane, Horse Linto Creek Rd.

HUM-E057 N of Seeley Mc Intosh Rd.; S of Patterson Rd.; E of River Bend Rd, Patterson Rd.; W of Moonset Lane

HUM-E061 B N of Sign Tree Lane; S of Bremer Creek; E of Trinity River; W of Six Rivers Forest Boundary

HUM-E062 N of 5N10; S of 06N21, Brushy Mountain Lookout Rd., Cedar Creek Rd., Trinity Highway; E of Titlow Hill Road, Cedar Creek Rd.; W of Friday Ridge Rd.

HUM-E064 N of Trinity Highway, Wood Lane, Friday Ridge Rd.; S of Campbell Ridge Rd., Triple R Lane, Butterfly Creek Rd., Kimberly Drive, Trinity Highway; E of Trinity Highway; W of Wood Lane, Campbell Ridge Rd.

HUM E076B N of Friday Ridge Rd.; S of Friday Ridge Rd.; W of FS 5N01

HUM-E077D N of 6N06f; S of FS 5N42, FS 5N04; E of 5N01, Friday Ridge Rd.; W of 5N42, South Fork Rd. HUM-E077E N of Forest Road 5N04, S of Forest Road 5N01 and 5N04, E of Forest Road 5N01, W of Forest Road 6N06F

TRINITY WARNING

Zone # NA Campbell Ridge Road from Salyer Heights to Seeley Mc Intosh Road

Zone # NA Salyer area is being reduced from Evacuation Orders to Evacuation Warning, including Galaxy Road.

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Six Rivers Lightning Complex UPDATE 8192022

Related Incident: Six Rivers Lightning Complex

Publication Type: News Fri, 08/19/2022 - 12:00

Email: 2022.lightningcomplex@firenet.gov

Incident Information: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8312/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/SixRiversNF

Six Rivers National Forest: www.fs.usda.gov/srnf

Fire Information Phone: (707) 356-9442 (Hours: 8am-8pm)

INCIDENT INFORMATION

Unified Command: Six Rivers National Forest, CAL FIRE, California Highway Patrol, Trinity County Sheriff, and Humboldt County Sheriff.

CURRENT CONDITIONS

The Lightning Complex Fire is currently 25,399 acres with 67% containment. 1979 personnel are assigned to the incident. USFS, CAIIMT 11 and CAL FIRE continue to work closely together in unified command with a full suppression strategy to protect homes and other structures, communities, crucial infrastructure, and important wildlife habitat.

Fire activity was minimal overnight with the cooler temperatures and increased humidity. Two spot fires developed on the northeast side of the Ammon Fire but were quickly contained by fire personnel in the area. Crews continued successful strategic firing operations and improved control lines using dozers and handlines to remove fuels. Control lines are holding well.

Campbell Fire
Crews will continue to strengthen fire lines and limit the spread of the main fire. Fire crews will patrol and extinguish remaining pockets of heat inside control lines on the west side of the fire.

Ammon Fire
Firefighters will continue strategic firing operations along the southwest perimeter in the Friday Ridge area. Fire crews will work to ensure that the previous night’s spot fires on the northeast side remain fully contained. Crews will continue to improve and reinforce fire lines along the Six Road of Ammon Ridge and within the Friday Ridge System as well as along Titlow Hill Rd/Route 1 out to Highway 299.

Weather
Stable weather is expected over the area, with northwest winds up to about 10mph, gusting slightly higher along the ridgetops and where channeled by terrain. Cooler overall temperatures are predicted today in the 70s and 80s.

SMOKE

A strong inversion will continue to keep smoke over most of the area. Some clearing will take place in the afternnon, particularly along the northwest areas of both fires. Please check https://outlooks.airfire.org/outlook/65384a03 for air quality resources.

ROAD CLOSURES

The following roads leading to evacuation zones have been closed (residents may use these roads to exit only): · Forest Route 7N15 at Six Rivers Forest Boundary · Horse Linto Creek Road at Saddle Lane · Friday Ridge Road at Forest Route 6N06 (both roads are closed at this point) · Titlow Hill Road/Forest Route 1 after Horse Mountain Botanical Area because fire personnel and machinery will be building control lines for the Ammon Fire, residents are asked to limit travel on Titlow Hill Road/Route 1 in zones HUM-E052 and HUM-E062 to essential traffic only.

EVACUATION CENTER

The American Red Cross Evacuation Center at Trinity Valley Elementary School is closed but on stand-by if needs change. If further evacuations are ordered or evacuation orders changed, the facility will re-open to accommodate new evacuees.

ANIMAL EVACUATION CENTER

Hoopa Rodeo Grounds 1767 Pine Creek Rd., Hoopa, CA 95546 Phone: (707) 492-2851
The Hoopa Rodeo Grounds has several single pens and larger pens for whole herds. Call directly if you need directions or help transporting your large animals. They cannot house sheep, goats, poultry, or small animals, but they can potentially help arrange for temporary foster placement. If you can foster, please reach out regarding your availability and capacity.