This following information was taken from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office webpage. Evacuations can change quickly; if you have questions about evacuation boundaries, call their office at 707-268-2500 . 

Last Updated Sept. 8, 2021 at 6 p.m. KNOB FIRE EVACUATION INFORMATION

No evacuation orders are in effect at this time. (as of 6 p.m. Sept. 8, 2021)

Humboldt OES Sept. 8 Update 

Daily information updates will continue to be distributed by the United States Forest Service online at: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7750/ and on the U.S. Forest Service - Shasta-Trinity National Forest Facebook Page.

EVACUATION WARNINGS remain in effect for:

• All areas east of Brushy Mountain Lookout Road/Forest Route 6N08A to the Humboldt/Trinity County Line, south of the Trinity River at Bremer Creek to the end of Forest Route 6N20.

Residents under an evacuation warning should prepare for potential evacuations, including personal supplies and overnight accommodations. Be ready to go at a moment's notice.

A map of evacuation zones is available at tinyurl.com/humcoevacmap

EVACUATION CENTER: An Evacuation Center has been opened at the Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, located at 9 Park Street, Fortuna. Services available include:

• Overnight sheltering;

• Restrooms;

• Water;

• Red Cross services

NOTE: As of Sept. 8, 2021, the Evacuation Center at the McKinleyville Seventh Day Adventist Church has been closed.

LARGE ANIMAL SHELTERING: Large animal sheltering is available at the Hoopa Rodeo Grounds, located on Pine Creek Road in Hoopa.

DOMESTIC PET SHELTERING: Domestic pet sheltering is available at the Fortuna evacuation center.

MONUMENT/MCCASH FIRES EVACUEE INFORMATION:

Due to an increase of evacuees from Trinity and Siskiyou Counties coming to Humboldt, the Red Cross has opened evacuation centers at the following locations:

Firemen’s Pavilion
9 Park St.
Fortuna, CA

For more information about the Monument Fire and current evacuation orders, visit https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7750/.

MONUMENT FIRE:

Resources: 2,034 personnel, 31 hand crews, 120 engines, 8 helicopters, 48 dozers, 34 water tenders, 15 masticators

Current Situation: The Monument Fire is approximately 189,366 acres and 41% contained. Yesterday’s Red Flag conditions, with extreme heat, low humidity, and increased winds, contributed to active fire behavior and substantial growth in the fire’s perimeter toward Drinkwater Gulch west of Hayfork, and on the north side, along the North Fork Trinity River. 

Last night, west of HayFork, the fire continued to burn actively until 2 A.M., moving into Rusch Creek, Drinkwater Gulch, and toward Tule Creek. Firefighters worked throughout the night to protect and defend structures in the area. On the north side, the fire continued to back downslope to New River near Hoboken. The fire also crossed the North Fork Trinity River and the East Fork of North Fork Road near Barney Gulch.  

Today, the priority will be the active fire front burning northwest of Hayfork. Crews will continue to protect and defend structures in the area as well as improve the contingency lines south of Drinkwater Gulch which have become the primary containment lines. Fire activity is likely to increase this afternoon after 2 P.M. with predicted gusty winds. Increased winds have the potential to blow hot embers in front of the main fire which will challenge firefighters. Crews will also continue to strengthen fire lines south of Pattison Ridge. A firing operation will be conducted from Pattison Ridge south to Hyampon Creek to strengthen control lines and stop the fire from advancing to the west. A top priority is to keep the fire east of Bar 717 Ranch.  Air tankers and helicopters will be used to drop retardant and water on the advancing fire and hots spots that become established.

On the north side of the fire, crews will continue to monitor fire activity in New River around Hoboken and take actions as necessary.  In the North Fork Trinity River area, crews will work to construct containment line around the active fire front that is burning near the Barney Gulch area.  Smoke will cover the entire area which should help moderate fire activity. 

KNOB FIRE:

Resources: 208 personnel, 6 hand crews, 30 engines, 2 dozers, 2 water tenders

Current Situation: The Knob Fire is approximately 2,421 acres and 89% contained.

Fire behavior was minimal throughout the night with increased humidity and cooler temperatures. Today, unburned islands of vegetation will continue to burn within the perimeter of the fire, and crews will be on the lookout for any hot embers, carried by winds, that may start new spot fires. 

WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR: Today, incident meteorologists are predicting a slight reprieve from yesterday’s high temperatures and low relative humidity. Gusty winds after 2 P.M. will increase fire activity and challenge control efforts. 

MONUMENT FIRE ROAD CLOSURES AND RESTRICTIONS (Trinity County):

•            East of Hyampom: Hyampom Road between Lucky Jeep Trail and Halfway Ridge

•            Northeast of Hayfork: Big Creek Road, Barker Valley Road, Barker Creek Road, Carr Creek Road

•            West of Junction City: Big French Creek Road, Big Mountain Road, Soldier Creek Road

•            A segment of State Route 299 between mile post 7.4 (near Burnt Ranch at Berg Road) and mile post 36.3 (just west of Helena) is open to through traffic and residents on the following schedule: Monday through Sunday, from 7 A.M. to 7 P.M., an escort vehicle leads traffic through the closure every 1.5 hours. Overnight, from 7 P.M. to 7 A.M., the road is open only to residents with proof of address.

KNOB FIRE ROAD CLOSURES (Humboldt County):

•            China Creek Road at Hodgson Road

•            Panther Road

MONUMENT FIRE EVACUATIONS (Trinity County): This information can change at any time, and residents are advised to monitor Trinity County Sheriff’s Office Facebook or call them at 530-623-2611.

•            Order: All areas along Hyampom Road east of Drinkwater Gulch to Cedar Gulch Road, from Cedar Gulch south to Tule Creek Road at Green Gate Road, including all residences on Turkey Track Road, Doctor Lane, Digger Gulch, Shangri La Lane, Green Gate Road, and McAlexander Road

•            Order: All areas along both sides of Hyampom Road between Lucky Jeep Trail and Drinkwater Gulch, including Fox Lane, Drinkwater Gulch, and Phares Lane

•            Order: All areas along Hyampom Road between Lucky Jeep Trail and Halfway Ridge

•            Order: Helena/East Fork Road, Hobo Gulch Road, Big Mountain Road, and Big French Creek Road

•            Warning: Denny Road east from Ziegler Point Road through Denny to the Trinity Alps Wilderness boundary

•            Warning: Section of Campbell Ridge Road and Woods Lane near the Trinity River along the Humboldt/Trinity County line

•            Warning: Canyon Creek Road in Junction City

KNOB FIRE EVACUATIONS (Humboldt County): This information can change at any time, and residents are advised to monitor Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office website, the Humboldt County evacuation map, or call them at 707-268-2500.

•            Order: Areas east of Brushy Mountain Lookout Road/FS Road 6N08A to State Route 299, south of Victor Creek to China Creek

•            Warning: All areas east of Brushy Mountain Lookout Road/FS Road 6N08A to State Route 299, south of China Creek to the end of FS Road 6N20

•            Warning: All areas east of Boise Creek to the Humboldt/Trinity County Line, south of the Trinity River to Victor Creek

•            Warning: All areas east of the Knob Fire perimeter to the Humboldt/Trinity County Line, south of China Creek to Friday Ridge Road

•            Warning: All areas east of State Route 299 to the Trinity River, south of Butterfly Creek Road to Friday Ridge Road

EVACUATION CENTERS: American Red Cross, California Northwest Chapter, 707-832-5480

•            Fireman’s Hall Pavilion, 9 Park Street, Fortuna

•            First Baptist Church, 1261 Main Street, Weaverville

FOREST CLOSURE: The USDA Forest Service has temporarily closed all National Forests in California. Direct questions to 707-562-9113 or SM.FS.R5inquiries@usda.gov. 

  

MONUMENT FIRE:

Resources: 2,034 personnel, 31 hand crews, 120 engines, 8 helicopters, 48 dozers, 34 water tenders, 15 masticators

 

Current Situation: The Monument Fire is approximately 185,919 acres and 42% contained. As expected, the fire was very active today on the southwest side, which is east of Hyampom and west of Hayfork, and on the north side, which is primarily in the Trinity Alps Wilderness.

 

On the southwest side, the fire that spotted south of Hyampom Road yesterday afternoon near Nine-Mile Bridge became established in the Jud Creek drainage and grew substantially southeastward to Drinkwater Gulch and Bar Gulch. While clear skies contributed to the increase in fire behavior, it did allowed for air operations. A majority of helicopters have relocated to Hayfork, making it the primary helibase for the incident. Air attack and four large airtankers commenced flying early today and, along with several helicopters, assisted ground crews with water and retardant drops along contingency lines west of Hayfork. Crews succeeded in holding Pattison Ridge as they carefully and methodically continued their southward progression toward Hyampom Road. The fire continues its downslope and westward advance but has not crossed West Fork Miners Creek. A robust structure-protection plan was activated, and firefighters will continue to work around and protect structures west of Hayfork through the night.

 

The north side of the fire was also active in numerous areas today. Specifically, two spot fires were detected late this afternoon on the east side of the North Fork Trinity River but fire has not crossed Backbone Ridge. Firefighters and equipment are positioned on Backbone Ridge and East Fork Road, preparing to hold the fire west of the ridge.

  

KNOB FIRE:

Resources: 208 personnel, 6 hand crews, 30 engines, 2 dozers, 2 water tenders

 

Current Situation: The Knob Fire is approximately 2,421 acres and 89% contained. Today, firefighters on the uncontained northwest portion of the fire continued to directly suppress the fire along hand line and dozer line, making steady progress toward full containment. Tonight, as crews patrol and monitor the perimeter, the primary vulnerability remains the potential for spot fires to cross containment lines. As a result of the southern and western containment lines holding for several days, Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office downgraded two evacuation orders to evacuation warnings (see below).

 

WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR: The Red Flag Warning conditions predicted by incident meteorologists did materialize today: temperatures around the southwestern portion of the fire reached triple digits, relative humidity remained in the single digits for many hours, and winds increased early in the afternoon, gusting up to 45 miles per hour. As the fire behavior analysts also anticipated, the fire did respond to weather conditions and moved significantly, aggressively backing downslope and running upslope. The fire is expected to remain active well into the night, and achieving containment under existing conditions will be difficult.

  

 

MONUMENT FIRE ROAD CLOSURES AND RESTRICTIONS (Trinity County):

• East of Hyampom: Hyampom Road between Lucky Jeep Trail and Halfway Ridge
• Northeast of Hayfork: Big Creek Road, Barker Valley Road, Barker Creek Road, Carr Creek Road
• West of Junction City: Big French Creek Road, Big Mountain Road, Soldier Creek Road
• A segment of State Route 299 between mile post 7.4 (near Burnt Ranch at Berg Road) and mile post 36.3 (just west of Helena) is open to through traffic and residents on the following schedule: Monday through Sunday, from 7 A.M. to 7 P.M., an escort vehicle leads traffic through the closure every 1.5 hours. Overnight, from 7 P.M. to 7 A.M., the road is open only to residents with proof of address.

 

KNOB FIRE ROAD CLOSURES (Humboldt County):

• China Creek Road at Hodgson Road
• Panther Road

 

MONUMENT FIRE EVACUATIONS (Trinity County): This information can change at any time, and residents are advised to monitor Trinity County Sheriff’s Office Facebook or call them at 530-623-2611.

• Order: All areas along Hyampom Road east of Drinkwater Gulch to Cedar Gulch Road, from Cedar Gulch south to Tule Creek Road at Green Gate Road, including all residences on Turkey Track Road, Doctor Lane, Digger Gulch, Shangri La Lane, Green Gate Road, and McAlexander Road
• Order: All areas along both sides of Hyampom Road between Lucky Jeep Trail and Drinkwater Gulch, including Fox Lane, Drinkwater Gulch, and Phares Lane
• Order: All areas along Hyampom Road between Lucky Jeep Trail and Halfway Ridge
• Order: Helena/East Fork Road, Hobo Gulch Road, Big Mountain Road, and Big French Creek Road
• Warning: Denny Road east from Ziegler Point Road through Denny to the Trinity Alps Wilderness boundary
• Warning: Section of Campbell Ridge Road and Woods Lane near the Trinity River along the Humboldt/Trinity County line
• Warning: Canyon Creek Road in Junction City

  KNOB FIRE EVACUATIONS (Humboldt County): This information can change at any time, and residents are advised to monitor Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office website, the Humboldt County evacuation map, or call them at 707-268-2500.

• Order: Areas east of Brushy Mountain Lookout Road/FS Road 6N08A to State Route 299, south of Victor Creek to China Creek
• Warning: All areas east of Brushy Mountain Lookout Road/FS Road 6N08A to State Route 299, south of China Creek to the end of FS Road 6N20
• Warning: All areas east of Boise Creek to the Humboldt/Trinity County Line, south of the Trinity River to Victor Creek
• Warning: All areas east of the Knob Fire perimeter to the Humboldt/Trinity County Line, south of China Creek to Friday Ridge 
• Warning: All areas east of State Route 299 to the Trinity River, south of Butterfly Creek Road to Friday Ridge Road

 

EVACUATION CENTERS: American Red Cross, California Northwest Chapter, 707-832-5480

• McKinleyville Seventh Day Adventist, 1200 Central Avenue, McKinleyville
• Fireman’s Hall Pavilion, 9 Park Street, Fortuna

 

FOREST CLOSURE: The USDA Forest Service has temporarily closed all National Forests in California. Direct questions to 707-562-9113 or SM.FS.R5inquiries@usda.gov.

From Humboldt County Sheriff's Office, Sept. 7 @ 4:00 PM

Evacuation order downgraded for areas south of China Creek

Due to positive developments in fire behavior and successful work to contain the Knob Fire, the Evacuation Order for the following areas has been downgraded to an evacuation warning: 

All areas east of Brushy Mountain Lookout Road/Forest Route 6N08A
to Highway 299, south of China Creek to the end of Forest Route 6N20.

 

Residents who live in this area may begin to return home but
should remain ready to evacuate again at a moment’s notice.

 

EVACUATION INFORMATION

An EVACUATION ORDER remains in effect for:

• Areas east of Brushy Mountain Lookout Road/Forest Route 6N08A to
  Highway 299, south of Victor Creek to China Creek.

EVACUATION WARNINGS remain in effect for:

•  Areas east of Boise Creek to the
  Humboldt/Trinity County Line, south of the Trinity River to Victor Creek. 

• All areas east of Brushy Mountain Lookout Road/Forest Route 6N08A
  to Highway 299, south of China Creek to the end of Forest Route 6N20.

 

A map of evacuation zones is available at tinyurl.com/humcoevacmap

 

More information about the USFS response to the Knob Fire and
current acreage/containment estimates can be found here: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7750/.

 

Power outage information, including current areas impacted by
outages, can be found: https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/outages/map/. 

 

RETURNING HOME FROM 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 attic. 

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 filters
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/

 

SIGN UP FOR HUMBOLDT ALERT

County residents are encouraged to sign up for county emergency
notifications via Humboldt Alert at humboldtgov.org/alerts. Residents must opt-in to
receive evacuation notifications via phone or email. 

 

If having trouble signing up for Humboldt Alert online, please
contact the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services at
707-268-2500

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Daily information updates will continue to be distributed by the
United States Forest Service online at: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7750/ and on the U.S. Forest Service - Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Facebook Page.

 

For more information regarding the Knob Fire, current impact and
evacuation areas, please go to humboldtsheriff.org, visit @HumCoOES on Facebook
and Twitter, or call 707-268-2500.

MONUMENT FIRE:

Resources: 2,466 personnel, 35 hand crews, 164 engines, 4 helicopters, 45 dozers, 36 water tenders, 15 masticators

Current Situation: The Monument Fire is approximately 185,505 acres and 41% contained. Within the fire perimeter, two areas remain the focus: the north side, which is primarily in the Trinity Alps Wilderness, and the southwest side, which is east of Hyampom and northwest of Hayfork.  Suppression efforts are being implemented to protect the Trinity Alps Wilderness, the Trinity Wild and Scenic River, Inventoried Roadless Areas, and endangered species habitat.

Yesterday, the fire progressed downslope toward James Creek and Hyampom Road at a moderate pace. It reached Hyampom Road at a couple points east of Nine-Mile Bridge, where crews were positioned to hold the fire. However, weather conditions worsened and winds increased, causing the fire to spot in several locations south of Hyampom Road. Firefighters were able to suppress and contain most of the spot fires, but one became established south of Nine-Mile Bridge and is estimated to be around 300 acres.

Today, the highest priority will be to construct a containment line around the 300-acre spot fire south of Nine-Mile Bridge and to protect any structures south of Hyampom Road. Crews will also continue to work on Pattison Ridge securing containment lines and conducting firing operations toward Hayfork Creek. A mobile fire-retardant base has been established and is available to help fire suppression efforts along the southwest fire perimeter. As the smoke lifts, helicopters will be utilized to drop retardant and water in active fire areas.  On the northern perimeter, gusty winds are predicted this afternoon which will increase fire activity in the area below Thurston Peak in the Trinity Alps Wilderness. Firefighters will continue to work on improving contingency lines along Backbone Ridge. The North Fork Trinity River is located in a deep drainage, sheltered from the wind, which has moderated fire activity. The fire had not crossed to the east side of the river.  Containment line elsewhere around the fire perimeter continues to be monitored and patrolled.

KNOB FIRE:

Resources: 229 personnel, 7 hand crews, 30 engines, 2 dozers, 2 water tenders

Current Situation: The Knob Fire is approximately 2,414 acres and 89% contained. Last night fire behavior was minimal, with no spotting outside of the fire perimeter.  Today, crews will continue to work on the north side strengthening and improving containment lines and extinguishing any hotspots within 300 feet of  the perimeter of the fire. 

WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR: Poor overnight humidity recovery and extremely dry, hot weather will persist through today. These conditions, combined with today’s gusty winds, have led incident meteorologists to issue a local Red Flag Warning that is in effect from 10 A.M. to 8 P.M. Incident firebehavior analysists have cautioned fire managers and crews that they will see atmospheric instability; hot, dry weather; winds aligning with topography; and dry vegetation, which will result in moderate to extreme fire behavior. Firefighters have been cautioned to expect long-range spotting and crown fires, particularly on the fire’s north side.

MONUMENT FIRE ROAD CLOSURES AND RESTRICTIONS (Trinity County):

•            East of Hyampom: Hyampom Road between Lucky Jeep Trail and Halfway Ridge

•            Northeast of Hayfork: Big Creek Road, Barker Valley Road, Barker Creek Road, Carr Creek Road

•            West of Junction City: Big French Creek Road, Big Mountain Road, Soldier Creek Road

•            A segment of State Route 299 between mile post 7.4 (near Burnt Ranch at Berg Road) and mile post 36.3 (just west of Helena) is open to through traffic and residents on the following schedule: Monday through Sunday, from 7 A.M. to 7 P.M., an escort vehicle leads traffic through the closure every 1.5 hours. Overnight, from 7 P.M. to 7 A.M., the road is open only to residents with proof of address.

KNOB FIRE ROAD CLOSURES (Humboldt County):

•            China Creek Road at Hodgson Road

•            Friday Ridge Road

•            Panther Road

MONUMENT FIRE EVACUATIONS (Trinity County): This information can change at any time, and residents are advised to monitor the Trinity County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page for the latest information at Trinity County Sheriff’s Office Facebook,  or call 530-623-2611.

•            Issued September 6th at 8 P.M. Order: All areas along both sides of Hyampom Road between Lucky Jeep Trail and Drink Water Gulch, including Fox Lane, Drink Water Gulch, and Phares Lane

•            Order: All areas along Hyampom Road between Lucky Jeep Trail and Halfway Ridge

•            Order: Helena/East Fork Road, Hobo Gulch Road, Big Mountain Road, and Big French Creek Road.

•            Issued September 6th at 8 P.M. Warning: All areas along Hyampom Road east of Drink Water Gulch to Digger Gulch and South to Tule Creek Road and Green Gate Road, including Turkey Track Road, Doctor Lane, Digger Gulch, Shangri La Lane, Green Gate Road, McAlexander Road

•            Warning: Denny Road east from Ziegler Point Road through Denny to the Trinity Alps Wilderness Area boundary

•            Warning: Section of Campbell Ridge Road and Woods Lane near the Trinity River along the Humboldt/Trinity County line

•            Warning: Canyon Creek Road in Junction City

KNOB FIRE EVACUATIONS (Humboldt County): This information can change at any time, and residents are advised to monitor the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office webpage for the latest information at humboldtsheriff.org, tinyurl.com/humcoevacmap, or call 707-268-2500.

•            Order: Areas east of Brushy Mountain Lookout Road/FS Road 6N08A to State Route 299, south of Victor Creek to China Creek

•            Order: Areas east of Brushy Mountain Lookout Road/FS Road 6N08A to the eastern perimeter of the Knob Fire south of China Creek to Friday Ridge Road

•            Order: Areas east of Brushy Mountain Lookout Road/FS 6N08A to the South Fork Trinity River, south of Friday Ridge Road to the end of the FS Road 6N20

•            Warning: Areas of Boise Creek to the Humboldt/Trinity County line, south of the Trinity River to Victor Creek

•            Warning: Areas east of State Route 299 to the Humboldt/Trinity County line, south of Victor Creek to China Creek

•            Warning: Areas east of the Knob Fire perimeter to the Humboldt/Trinity County line, south of China Creek to Friday Ridge Road

EVACUATION CENTERS: American Red Cross, California Northwest Chapter, 707-832-5480

•            McKinleyville Seventh Day Adventist, 1200 Central Avenue, McKinleyville

•            Fireman’s Hall Pavilion, 9 Park Street, Fortuna

FOREST CLOSURE: The USDA Forest Service has temporarily closed all National Forests in California. Direct questions to 707-562-9113 or SM.FS.R5inquiries@usda.gov. 

MONUMENT FIRE:

Resources: 2,466 personnel, 35 hand crews, 164 engines, 4 helicopters, 45 dozers, 36 water tenders, 15 masticators

Current Situation: The Monument Fire is approximately 184,142 acres and 41% contained. Two areas of the fire remain active: the north side, which is primarily in the Trinity Alps Wilderness Area, and the southwest side, which is east of Hyampom. While suppression efforts are being implemented to protect the Trinity Alps Wilderness Area, the Trinity Wild and Scenic River, Inventoried Roadless areas, and endangered species habitat, the highest priority remains the southwest side. Numerous resources are positioned near Hyampom to protect structures and make every effort to halt the fire’s southward advance toward Hayfork Creek and Hyampom Road.

On Sunday, hotshot crews initiated a multi-day firing operation east of Hyampom as a tactic to slow the fire’s spread southward and westward. Crews are conducting the firing operations in two areas: along Pattison Ridge and on the ridge north of James Creek, east of Nine-Mile Bridge. On Monday afternoon, the fire progressed downslope toward James Creek and Hyampom Road at a moderate pace. It reached Hyampom Road at a couple points east of Nine-Mile Bridge where crews were in position to hold the fire north of the road. However, as weather conditions worsened late afternoon, the fire spotted south of Hyampom Road in approximately eight locations. Firefighters were able to suppress and contain most of the spot fires, but one became established south of Nine-Mile Bridge and advanced upslope. Initial estimates are that the spot fire south of Hyampom Road is approximately 80 acres. Skies adequately cleared Monday afternoon, allowing two helicopters to assist ground crews with water drops. Firefighters also have a mobile retardant base near Hyampom that is operational and ready to support them should retardant be needed as a fire-suppression tool. The active southwest area of the fire will be the priority for crews working through the night. On the northern perimeter, the fire was active in Big French Creek. On the northeast side, aerial observers confirmed that the fire remains west of the North Fork Trinity River and Backbone Ridge. Resources continued to clear and widen handlines constructed along Backbone Ridge. Contained fireline elsewhere around the fire perimeter continues to be monitored and patrolled.

KNOB FIRE:

Resources: 229 personnel, 7 hand crews, 30 engines, 2 dozers, 2 water tenders

Current Situation: The Knob Fire is approximately 2,414 acres and 89% contained. Despite today’s very hot, dry conditions, crews observed minimal fire behavior, limited primarily to isolated, low-intensity surface fire well within containment lines on the east, south, and west sides of the fire. Although uncontained, the fireline on the north side is holding, and crews are methodically extinguishing all hotspots they discover within 300 feet of the perimeter. Crews will vigilantly monitor and patrol the fire’s perimeter overnight, allowing them to quickly respond should the fire threaten the containment lines.

WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR: Poor overnight humidity recovery and extremely dry, hot weather will persist through Tuesday. Such conditions, combined with tomorrow’s anticipated gusty winds, have led incident meteorologists to issue a local red flag warning that will be in effect Tuesday from 10 A.M. to 8 P.M. Incident fire-behavior analysists have cautioned fire managers and crews that Tuesday’s atmospheric instability; hot, dry weather; winds aligning with topography; and dry vegetation could result in moderate to extreme fire behavior. For example, increased lofting of embers leading to long-range spotting and crown fire, particularly on the fire’s north side, are possible.

MONUMENT FIRE ROAD CLOSURES AND RESTRICTIONS (Trinity County):

•            East of Hyampom: Hyampom Road between Lucky Jeep Trail and Halfway Ridge

•            Northeast of Hayfork: Big Creek Road, Barker Valley Road, Barker Creek Road, Carr Creek Road

•            West of Junction City: Big French Creek Road, Big Mountain Road, Soldier Creek Road

•            A segment of State Route 299 between mile post 7.4 (near Burnt Ranch at Berg Road) and mile post 36.3 (just west of Helena) is open to through traffic and residents on the following schedule: Monday through Sunday, from 7 A.M. to 7 P.M., an escort vehicle leads traffic through the closure every 1.5 hours. Overnight, from 7 P.M. to 7 A.M., the road is open only to residents with proof of address.

KNOB FIRE ROAD CLOSURES (Humboldt County):

•            China Creek Road at Hodgson Road

•            Friday Ridge Road

•            Panther Road

 MONUMENT FIRE EVACUATIONS (Trinity County):

•            Order: Areas along Hyampom Road between Lucky Jeep Trail and Halfway Ridge

•            Order: Helena/East Fork Road, Hobo Gulch Road, Big Mountain Road, and Big French Creek Road.

•            Warning: Denny Road east from Ziegler Point Road through Denny to the Trinity Alps Wilderness Area boundary

•            Warning: Section of Campbell Ridge Road and Woods Lane near the Trinity River along the Humboldt/Trinity County line

•            Warning: Canyon Creek Road in Junction City

•            Trinity County evacuation information: Trinity County Sheriff’s Office Facebook, 530-623-2611

KNOB FIRE EVACUATIONS (Humboldt County):

•            Order: Areas east of Brushy Mountain Lookout Road/FS Road 6N08A to State Route 299, south of Victor Creek to China Creek

•            Order: Areas east of Brushy Mountain Lookout Road/FS Road 6N08A to the eastern perimeter of the Knob Fire south of China Creek to Friday Ridge Road

•            Order: Areas east of Brushy Mountain Lookout Road/FS 6N08A to the South Fork Trinity River, south of Friday Ridge Road to the end of the FS Road 6N20

•            Warning: Areas of Boise Creek to the Humboldt/Trinity County line, south of the Trinity River to Victor Creek

•            Warning: Areas east of State Route 299 to the Humboldt/Trinity County line, south of Victor Creek to China Creek

•            Warning: Areas east of the Knob Fire perimeter to the Humboldt/Trinity County line, south of China Creek to Friday Ridge Road

•            Humboldt County evacuation information: humboldtsheriff.org, tinyurl.com/humcoevacmap, 707-268-2500

EVACUATION CENTERS:

•            McKinleyville Seventh Day Adventist, 1200 Central Avenue, McKinleyville

•            Fireman’s Hall Pavilion, 9 Park Street, Fortuna

•            American Red Cross, California Northwest Chapter, 707-832-5480

FOREST CLOSURE: The USDA Forest Service has temporarily closed all National Forests in California. Direct your questions to 707-562-9113 or SM.FS.R5inquiries@usda.gov. 

COMMUNITY MEETING: On Monday, September 6, at 8 p.m., a virtual community meeting for the Monument and Knob fires will be livestreamed on the Shasta-Trinity and Six Rivers National Forests’ Facebook pages and Zoom (Conference ID: 161 082 0265 Passcode: +tX1=6) . You may also listen to the meeting by calling 1 669 254 5252, Meeting ID: 161 082 0265#.  Prior to the meeting, submit questions about either fire to 2021.monument@firenet.gov.

MONUMENT FIRE:

Resources: 2,053 personnel, 37 hand crews, 126 engines, 4 helicopters, 38 dozers, 42 water tenders, 30 masticators

Current Situation: The Monument Fire is approximately 183,371 acres and 37% contained.  Suppression efforts will be implemented to protect the values within the Trinity Alps Wilderness, the Trinity Wild and Scenic River, Inventoried Roadless areas and habitat for anadromous fish and other endangered and sensitive species.  With control objectives achieved around the Hayfork area, the fire will no longer be in Unified Command. California Incident Management Team 5 will continue to coordinate suppression efforts with CAL FIRE’s Shasta Unit. CAL FIRE resources will continue patrolling and mopping up in the Hayfork area.  

As containment increases on the Knob Fire, fire managers will shift firefighting resources to the southwest perimeter of the Monument Fire. The highest priority will be to secure the containment line along Hyampom Road. Over the next 5 to 7 days, hotshot crews will be conducting firing operations along Hyampom Road in order to reduce the available fuel in front of the advancing fire. The firing operations will intermittently restrict vehicle access into Hyampom.

Today, on the southwest perimeter, crews continue to improve containment lines along Hyampom Road for the planned firing operation.  They are also working along Pattison Ridge to keep the fire in check as it moves downslope towards the Hyampom Road.  On the northeast side at the North Fork Trinity River, resources continue to complete a section of handline along Backbone Ridge. The fire has not crossed to the eastern bank of the North Fork Trinity River and crews will continue to monitor fire activity. In all other areas of the fire, crews will continue to monitor and patrol existing containment lines and extinguish any hot spots.

KNOB FIRE:

Resources: 222 personnel, 7 hand crews, 23 engines, 3 dozers, 2 water tenders.

Current Situation: The Knob Fire is approximately 2,414 acres and 82% contained. Fire behavior was minimal throughout the night and crews continued to patrol and mop up hot spots within the existing containment lines.

Today, crews will continue to strengthen existing containment lines and patrol for any hot spots 300 feet within the fire perimeter area.

 WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR: A strengthening high pressure system remains over the area bringing hotter and drier conditions.  Ridgetop temperatures may reach 90 degrees and humidity will be in the single digits. These conditions, combined with expected wind gusts of 20 mph, have the potential to increase fire activity.

ROAD RESTRICTIONS AND CLOSURES:

Monument Fire:

•            A segment of State Route 299 - from Mile Post 36.3 (just west of Helena) to Mile Post 7.4 (near Burnt Ranch at Berg Road) - is open to through traffic and residents on the following schedule: Monday through Sunday, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., an escort vehicle leads traffic through the closure every 1.5 hours. Exception: On Monday, September 6, the escort will operate every hour from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Overnight, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., the road is open only to residents with proof of address.

•            Northeast of Hayfork: Big Creek Road, Barker Valley Road, Barker Creek Road, and Carr Creek Road

•            West of Junction City: Big French Creek Road, Big Mountain Road, and Soldier Creek Road

Knob Fire:

•            China Creek Road at Hodgson Road, Burwood Drive, Gypo Lane, Friday Ridge Road, Panther Road.

MONUMENT FIRE EVACUATIONS:

•            Order: Helena/East Fork Road, Hobo Gulch Road, Big Mountain Road, and Big French Creek Road.

•            Warning: Denny Road east from Ziegler Point Road through Denny to the Trinity Alps Wilderness Area boundary

•            Warning: Section of Campbell Ridge Road and Woods Lane near the Trinity River along the Humboldt/Trinity County line

•            Warning: Canyon Creek Road in Junction City

•            Trinity County evacuation information: Trinity County Sheriff’s Office Facebook, 530-623-2611

KNOB FIRE EVACUATIONS:

•            Order: Areas east of Brushy Mountain Lookout Road/FS Road 6N08A to State Route 299, south of Victor Creek to China Creek

•            Order: Areas east of Brushy Mountain Lookout Road/FS Road 6N08A to the eastern perimeter of the Knob Fire south of China Creek to Friday Ridge Road

•            Order: Areas east of Brushy Mountain Lookout Road/FS 6N08A to the South Fork Trinity River, south of Friday Ridge Road to the end of the FS Road 6N20

•            Warning: Areas of Boise Creek to the Humboldt/Trinity County line, south of the Trinity River to Victor Creek

•            Warning: Areas east of Highway 299 to the Humboldt/Trinity County line, south of Victor Creek to China Creek

•            Warning: Areas east of the Knob Fire perimeter to the Humboldt/Trinity County line, south of China Creek to Friday Ridge Road

•            Humboldt County evacuation information: humboldtsheriff.org, tinyurl.com/humcoevacmap, 707-268-2500

EVACUATION CENTERS: 

•            McKinleyville Seventh Day Adventist, 1200 Central Avenue, McKinleyville

•            Fireman’s Hall Pavilion, 9 Park Street, Fortuna

•            First Baptist Church, 1261 Main Street, Weaverville

FOREST CLOSURE: The USDA Forest Service has temporarily closed all National Forests in California. Direct your questions to 707-562-9113 or SM.FS.R5inquiries@usda.gov.

MONUMENT FIRE RESOURCES: 2,053 personnel, 37 hand crews, 126 engines, 4 helicopters, 38 dozers, 42 water tenders, 30 masticators

KNOB FIRE RESOURCES: 222 personnel, 7 hand crews, 23 engines, 3 dozers, 2 water tenders.

CURRENT SITUATION: The Monument Fire is approximately 181,617 acres and 37% contained. The Knob Fire is approximately 2,414 acres and 82% contained. The priority for night-shift crews on the Knob Fire is to patrol and monitor the fire’s perimeter and suppress spot fires that could occur on the uncontained north side. The priority for crews on the Monument Fire tonight is the southwest side, where they will monitor and hold the fire north of Hyampom Road.

Monument Fire North Zone:  Today, the fire did not cross any containment or check lines. Fire activity increased on the north side due to drier and hotter weather. The fire is getting active earlier in the morning and staying active later into the evening. In the next few days, the fire could be aggressive, and the chance of ignition from flying embers is high.

On the western side from New River to Denny, crews continued to monitor and improved containment lines. At the North Fork Trinity River, resources completed a section of handline along Backbone Ridge. Dead and down trees are generating a lot of interior heat that is detected on the overnight infrared flights. The fire has not crossed to the eastern bank of the North Fork Trinity River.

On the southern side, the fire remains north of Hyampom Road and containment lines are holding. The fire is slowly, but intensely, backing downslope toward Hyampom Road. Crews improved containment lines created for last night’s strategic firing operations. As smoke conditions allow, air resources are assisting ground crews with water drops. Crews continued to prepare the area for strategic firing operations.

Tonight, as conditions allow, crews may conduct strategic firing operations in the West Fork of Miners Creek and westward along Hyampom Road. These operations will reduce the available fuel in front of the advancing fire and improve containment lines.

Monument Fire South Zone (including Weaverville, Hayfork, and Junction City): Go to the CAL FIRE Shasta-Trinity Unit Facebook page: www.facebook.com/CALFIRESHU.

WEATHER: A strengthening high pressure system remains over the area. In the coming days, ridgetop temperatures may reach 90 degrees and humidity will be in the single digits. These conditions, combined with expected wind gusts of 20 mph, could increase fire activity.

ROAD CLOSURES AND RESTRICTIONS:

•            A segment of State Route 299—from post mile 36.3, just west of Helena to post mile 7.4, near Burnt Ranch at Berg Road—is open to through traffic and residents on the following schedule: An escort vehicle will lead traffic through the closure every 1.5 hours from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Sunday. Overnight, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., the road is open only to residents with proof of address. Exception: On Monday, September 6, the escort will operate every hour from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

•            Northeast of Hayfork: Big Creek Road, Barker Valley Road, Barker Creek Road, and Carr Creek Road

•            West of Junction City: Big French Creek Road, Big Mountain Road, and Soldier Creek Road

•            South of Willow Creek: Hodgson Road, Burwood Drive, Panther Road, and Butterfly Creek Road

MONUMENT FIRE EVACUATION ORDERS:

•            Helena/East Fork Road, Hobo Gulch Road, Big Mountain Road, and Big French Creek Road.

MONUMENT FIRE EVACUATION WARNINGS:

•            Denny Road east from Ziegler Point Road through Denny to the Trinity Alps Wilderness Area boundary

•            Section of Campbell Ridge Road and Woods Lane near the Trinity River along the Humboldt/Trinity County line

•            Canyon Creek Road in Junction City

For Trinity County evacuations, go to Trinity County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page or call 530-623-2611.

KNOB FIRE EVACUATION ORDERS:

•            Areas east of Brushy Mountain Lookout Road/FS Road 6N08A to State Route 299, south of Victor Creek to China Creek

•            Areas east of Brushy Mountain Lookout Road/FS Road 6N08A to the eastern perimeter of the Knob Fire south of China Creek to Friday Ridge Road

•            Areas east of Brushy Mountain Lookout Road/FS 6N08A to the South Fork Trinity River, south of Friday Ridge Road to the end of the FS Road 6N20

KNOB FIRE EVACUATION WARNINGS:

•            Areas of Boise Creek to the Humboldt/Trinity County line, south of the Trinity River to Victor Creek

•            Areas east of Highway 299 to the Humboldt/Trinity County line, south of Victor Creek to China Creek

•            Areas east of the Knob Fire perimeter to the Humboldt/Trinity County line, south of China Creek to Friday Ridge Road

For Humboldt County evacuations, go to humboldtsheriff.org, tinyurl.com/humcoevacmap, or call 707-268-2500.

EVACUATION CENTERS: 

•            McKinleyville Seventh Day Adventist, 1200 Central Avenue, McKinleyville

•            Fireman’s Hall Pavilion, 9 Park Street, Fortuna

•            First Baptist Church, 1261 Main Street, Weaverville

FOREST CLOSURE: The USDA Forest Service has temporarily closed all National Forests in California. Questions can be directed to 707-562-9113 or SM.FS.R5inquiries@usda.gov. 

Join us live Monday, September 8, 2021 for a Virtual Community Meeting for Monument and Knob Fires.

Watch us live, on both the Shasta-Trinity and Six Rivers Facebook pages. You can also join via Zoom using:
 Zoom: https://usfs.zoomgov.com/j/1610820265...

• The Meeting ID: 161 082 0265
• Passcode: +tX1=6
• The call-in-number: +1-669-254-5252

Submit questions prior to the meeting to 2021.monument@firenet.gov.
Fire Management will be on hand to respond to questions.

Please note that Monument & Knob Virtual Community Meeting has changed from 6 PM to 8 PM due to the River Complex Community Meeting occurring at 6 PM. 
 
If you missed the Monument & Knob Virtual Community Meeting, you can watch the recording on both the Shasta-Trinity and Six Rivers Facebook pages. Watch here: fb.watch/7Te8Q5TO-2/ 

MONUMENT FIRE RESOURCES: 2,223 personnel, 41 hand crews, 125 engines, 5 helicopters, 39 dozers, 42 water tenders, 29 masticators

KNOB FIRE RESOURCES: 228 personnel, 7 hand crews, 23 engines, 4 dozers, 2 water tenders.

COMMUNITY MEETING: Today, at 3:00 P.M., fire managers will provide an update on the Monument Fire at a community gathering at the Hyampom Volunteer Fire Station, 22547 Hyampom Road, Hyampom, CA.

CURRENT SITUATION: The Monument Fire is approximately 179,276 acres and 35% contained. The Knob Fire is approximately 2,414 acres and 82% contained. The priority with the Knob Fire is to keep the uncontained north side within its current perimeter by directly suppressing the fire from established fireline and quickly identifying and suppressing spot fires. The priority for the Monument Fire is the active, uncontained fire in the southwest; crews are using indirect and direct fire-suppression tactics to keep the fire north of Hyampom Road.

Today’s hot, dry conditions could cause fire activity to increase.

Knob Fire: The fire was moderately active overnight due to low humidity. Last night, crews continued to patrol and mop up along all containment lines. On the northwest side, winds blew embers across FS Road 6N13, starting a spot. Night-shift crews responded and kept the fire at approximately 0.10 acres. Today, the day-shift crews will continue to monitor it and extinguish any lingering heat. Firefighters will also continue to strengthen containment lines on all sides.

Monument Fire North Zone: Night-shift crews in the southwest near Pattison Ridge conducted strategic firing operations to reduce fuels between containment lines and the fire. Crews also successfully extinguished a spot fire north of Hyampom Road. Fire behavior was minimal on all other areas of the perimeter.

On the southwest side, the fire continues to back downslope toward Hyampom Road. Today’s expected change in wind direction could push the fire southward and downslope at faster rate. Crews will continue to prepare this area for strategic firing operations at night. Resources will vigilantly patrol containment lines and extinguish any spot fires. Firefighters will also continue to patrol and protect Pattison Ridge and the West Fork of Miners Creek.

On the northwest side—near Corral Bottoms, Burnt Ranch, New River, Denny, Hoboken, and Five Waters—crews will continue to patrol the fireline, mopping up areas of heat 100 feet into the burned area from the fireline. At the North Fork Trinity River, resources will continue to improve the existing fireline along Backbone Ridge to keep the fire from spreading eastward should it get established on the east side of the river. Currently the fire remains west of the North Fork Trinity River. On the east side of the fire near Helena, firefighters will continue to patrol State Route 299.

Monument Fire South Zone (including the communities of Weaverville, Hayfork and Junction City): Visit the CAL FIRE Shasta-Trinity Unit Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/CALFIRESHU.

WEATHER: High pressure over the fire area will bring hotter, drier conditions. This afternoon, winds are expected shift to northwest, and gusts up to 20 miles per hour are possible.

ROAD CLOSURES AND RESTRICTIONS:

Monument Fire: Hyampom Road is open; however, fire activity can change rapidly so be vigilant and ready to move should the evacuation status change.

Monument Fire: A segment of State Route 299 remains closed. On the east side, the closure is just west of Rose Road and Big Flat Campground. On the west side, the closure is at Burnt Ranch just east of School House Road. Traffic will led through the Monument Fire closure every 1.5 hours from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. Today and Monday, traffic will be led through the closure at the top of every hour between 7:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M.  Overnight, from 7:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M., only emergency personnel and residents with proof of residency will be allowed to travel on the road.

Other Road Closures: Hayfork - Carr Creek Road, Barker Creek Road, Barker Valley Road and Big Creek Road. Burnt Ranch - State Route 299 between Helena and Burnt Ranch are subject to intermittent closures. Junction City - Soldier Creek Road. Big French Creek north of State Route 299 and Big Mountain Road.

Knob Fire Road Closures: Willow Creek: Hodgson Road, Burwood Drive, Panther Road and Butterfly Road.

MONUMENT FIRE EVACUATION ORDERS: Hayfork - Brady Road - West from Brady Road to Nine Mile Bridge, including Highland Drive, and all roads off of Highland Drive, Cedar Gulch.

 KNOB FIRE EVACUATION ORDERS: Areas east of Brushy Mountain Lookout Road/FS Road 6N08A to State Route 299, south of Victor Creek to China Creek. Areas east of Brushy Mountain Lookout Road/FS Road 6N08A to the eastern perimeter of the Knob Fire south of China Creek to Friday Ridge Road. Areas east of Brushy Mountain Lookout Road/FS Road 6N08A to the South Fork Trinity River, south of Friday Ridge Road to the end of the FS Road 6N08A.

KNOB FIRE EVACUATION WARNINGS: Areas east of Boise Creek to the Humboldt/Trinity County Line, south of the Trinity River to Victor Creek.  All areas south of China Creek to Friday Ridge Road, east of the Knob Fire perimeter to the Humboldt County line. Residents who live in this area may begin to return home but should remain ready to evacuate again at a moment’s notice should fire conditions change.

For more information on current impact and evacuation areas, go to humboldtsheriff.org, visit @HumCoOES on Facebook and Twitter, or call 707-268-2500.

MONUMENT FIRE EVACUATION WARNINGS: Hayfork – Everything north of State Route 3, from Brady Road to Hayfork Summit. Hayfork – Everything South of State Route 3, from Hayfork Summit to State Route 3 at Hyampom Road and State Route 3 at Tule Creek Road. Everything off of Morgan Hill Road, and Oak Avenue. Areas between Oak Avenue and State Route 3. Junction City – the end of Dutch Creek Rd. Coffee Creek and Trinity Center - all areas west of State Route 3 from Long Canyon to Rams Horn Rd; Coffee Creek proper and Trinity Center proper. Big Flat, Big Bar, and Del Loma. Trinity Village, Hawkins Bar and Denny.

EVACUATION CENTERS: 

Monument Fire: McKinleyville Seventh Day Adventist, 1200 Central Avenue, McKinleyville, CA; Fireman’s Hall Pavilion, 9 Park Street, Fortuna, CA; First Baptist Church, 1261 Main Street, Weaverville, CA.

Knob Fire: McKinleyville Seventh Day Adventist, 1200 Central Avenue, McKinleyville, CA; First Baptist Church, 1261 Main Street, Weaverville, CA.

FOREST CLOSURE: Due to extreme fire conditions and lack of additional fire resources, the USDA Forest Service has temporarily closed all National Forests in California, including the Shasta-Trinity and Six Rivers National Forests. Questions can be directed to https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/r5/about-region/offices or by calling 707-562-9113 or email SM.FS.R5inquiries@usda.gov.

ANIMAL EVACUATIONS: Domestic Animals: Trinity County Animal Shelter, located at 563 Mountain View St., Weaverville, CA (530- 623-1370) Domestic + Large Animals: Hoopa Rodeo Grounds on Pine Creek Road, Hoopa, CA.

PROPERTY DAMAGE ASSESSMENTS:  Damage assessment teams have confirmed 50 structures have been destroyed.  For questions or information regarding the status of your property, call Trinity County Office of Emergency Services (OES) at 530-623-8223.