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.

CURRENT SITUATION: The Monument fire is estimated at 179,135 acres and 35% contained. The Knob Fire is estimated at 2,414 acres (acreage reduced due to better mapping) and 82% contained. The priority is the southwest portion of the Monument Fire north of Hyampom Road.

Monument Fire North Zone: Smoke was an issue again today which meant that there was very little air operations across the fire. Crews continued with their holding work in New River and preparation work around Denny and Hoboken. At the North Fork Trinity River, a hand crew continued to construct handline southwards along Backbone Ridge to support operations in the area. There is no fire activity on the east side of the North Fork Trinity River. There were no fire issues around Junction City and crews continued their patrols there.

Today, on the southwest perimeter resources scouted the Hayfork Divide to Bear Creek Trail looking for opportunities to improve containment lines.

The fire continues to back downhill in the direction of Hyampom Road where crews have constructed fire lines. If the fire reaches a predetermined trigger point between Bear Creek and Pasture Gulch, crews will conduct strategic firing operations. The fire crossed a check line near West Fork Miners Creek near Pattison Ridge which may trigger firing operations tonight or tomorrow. The goal of firing operations is to reduce the fuels between containment lines towards where the active fire is. The reduction of ground fuels reduces the wildfire’s ability to burn hot. It also reduces the threats from spot fires because embers have less fuel to burn when they land on the ground.

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

Knob Fire: Today was a successful day for fire resources as it did not grow in size and stayed within it’s current perimeter. Crews extinguished flare ups and continued to mop up hot spots. PG&E was able to inspect power poles on Friday Ridge for any damage to infrastructure. There will be another few days of work to strengthen the containment lines around Bloody Nose Creek and Butterfly Creek.

WEATHER: A high pressure ridge is now over the forecasted area. This has brought hotter temperatures, lower humidity and drier conditions which increases fire behavior.

ROAD CLOSURES AND RESTRICTIONS:

Monument Fire: Hyampom Road is now open to through traffic. Fire activity can change rapidly and the public needs to be vigilant and be ready to move in case the evacuation status in the area changes.

Monument Fire: State Route 299 - The eastside Monument Fire closure on State Route 299 has now been moved just west of Rose Road and Big Flat Campground. The west side closure point remains in place in Burnt Ranch just east of School House Road. Traffic will be lead through the Monument Fire closure every 1.5 hours beginning at 7:00 A.M. with the last opening scheduled for 7:00 P.M., Monday through Friday.  For Labor Day weekend (Saturday, September 4 through Monday, September 6), traffic openings will be at the top of every hour between 7:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M.  During the Nighttime hours

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, please 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.

This is a Humboldt Alert. The Evacuation Order for the following areas has been downgraded to an EVACUATION WARNING: All areas south of China Creek to Friday Ridge Road, east of the Knob Fire perimeter to the Humboldt/Trinity 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.

HUMBOLDT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

William F. Honsal, Sheriff

Media Release

Date:     9/4/2021            Prepared by: S. Karges

Subject: Evacuation order downgraded for areas east of Knob Fire perimeter

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 south of China Creek to Friday Ridge Road, east of the Knob Fire perimeter to the Humboldt/Trinity 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.

EVACUATION INFORMATION

EVACUATION ORDERS remain in effect for:

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

●            Areas east of Brushy Mountain Lookout Road/Forest Route 6N08A to the eastern perimeter of the Knob Fire,south of China Creek to Friday Ridge Road

●            Areas east of Brushy Mountain Lookout Road/Forest Route 6N08A to the South Fork Trinity River, south of Friday Ridge Road to the end of Forest Route 6N20.

An EVACUATION WARNING remains in effect for:

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

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

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/

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

Due to the Labor Day Holiday, Humboldt County OES will not be issuing daily press release updates unless there are major changes in fire behavior. 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.

MONUMENT FIRE RESOURCES: 2,477 personnel, 41 hand crews, 154 engines, 20 helicopters, 49 dozers, 53 water tenders, 19 masticators.

KNOB FIRE RESOURCES: 248 personnel, 7 hand crews, 24 engines, 4 dozers, 3 water tenders.

CURRENT SITUATION: The Monument fire is estimated at 178,793 acres and 35% contained. The Knob Fire is estimated at 2,798 acres and 82% contained. The priorities continue to be the Knob Fire and the southwest portion of the Monument Fire north of Hyampom Road.

Monument Fire North Zone: Last night fire activity moderated with no active runs. Interior pockets of unburned trees continued to burn. On the southwest perimeter crews conducted strategic firing operations to strengthen lines along Pattison Ridge.

Today on the southwest flank, crews will continue to work along Pattison Ridge to improve contingency lines to the south of Hyampom Road. At the North Fork Trinity River, crews will continue with handline southwards along Backbone Ridge to support operations in the area. To the west, crews will continue to patrol Corral Bottoms, Burnt Ranch and New River. Crews will patrol north of State Route 299 and extinguish visible hotspots.

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

Knob Fire: Last night, fire activity was minimal and crews continued to improve containment lines along the perimeter of the fire. Today’s focus will be to strengthen containment lines and extinguish hot spots.

WEATHER: A high pressure system has formed over the forecasted area. This will bring hotter temperatures and drier conditions which may increase fire behavior. Relative humidity may dip into single digits.

ROAD CLOSURES AND RESTRICTIONS:

Monument Fire: State Route 299 - The eastside Monument Fire closure on State Route 299 has now been moved just west of Rose Road and Big Flat Campground. The west side closure point remains in place in Burnt Ranch just east of School House Road. Traffic will be lead through the Monument Fire closure every 1.5 hours beginning at 7:00 A.M. with the last opening scheduled for 7:00 P.M., Monday through Friday.  For Labor Day weekend (Saturday, September 4 through Monday, September 6), traffic openings will be at the top of every hour between 7:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M.  During the Nighttime hours 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: Hyampom - Hyampom Road at Nine Mile Bridge east to Hyampom Road at Cedar Creek Road.  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: China Creek Road at Hodgson Road, Burwood Drive, Gypo Lane, Friday Ridge Road, 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 Butterfly Creek Road.  Areas east of Brushy Mountain Lookout Road/FS Road 6N08A to the Trinity River, south of Butterfly Creek Road to the end of FS Road 6N20.

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 east of State Route 299 to the Trinity River, south of Butterfly Creek Road to Friday Ridge Road. Salyer – All of South Fork Road, south of State Route 299.

For more information on current impact and evacuation areas, please 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.

MONUMENT FIRE RESOURCES: 2,477 personnel, 41 hand crews, 154 engines, 20 helicopters, 49 dozers, 53 water tenders, 19 masticators

KNOB FIRE RESOURCES: 248 personnel, 7 hand crews, 24 engines, 4 dozer, 3 water tenders.

CURRENT SITUATION: The Monument fire is estimated at 178,069 acres and 35% contained. The Knob Fire is estimated at 2,798 acres and 66% contained. The highest priorities continue to be the Knob Fire and the southwest portion of the Monument Fire north of Hyampom Road.

Monument Fire North Zone: Today was a good day with minimal fire activity. Resources continued making good progress towards completing containment lines. Smoke limited most air operations over the fire area.

At the North Fork Trinity River, crews and infra-red information from a drone confirm the fire has not crossed to the eastern side of the river. Crews started constructing handline southwards along Backbone Ridge to support operations in the area. Junction City remained quiet and all containment lines are holding. In the southern flank, resources finished containment work directly along the Hyampon Road. Resources continue to monitor hot spots north of the road. Crews will need an additional day to complete containment lines in the area. 

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

Knob Fire: More good progress was made securing fire lines around the Knob Fire. State Route 299 is secure and containment lines were completed on the west side to Panther Ridge.  All the spot fires on this western flank have been contained. In the north, crews were successful in getting containment around the spot fire in Butterfly Creek. Dozer and hand line has been created from the Panther Ridge all the way down to State Route 299. In Bloody Nose Creek last night, there was a ten-acre spot fire. Today crews were able to get fire hose to the area and extinguish it with water.

WEATHER: A high pressure system is forming over the forecasted area. This will bring warmer temperatures and drier conditions. Relative humidity may dip into single digits.

ROAD CLOSURES AND RESTRICTIONS:

Monument Fire: State Route 299 - The eastside Monument Fire closure on State Route 299 has now been moved just west of Rose Road and Big Flat Campground. The west side closure point remains in place in Burnt Ranch just east of School House Road. Traffic will be lead through the Monument Fire closure every 1.5 hours beginning at 7:00 A.M. with the last opening scheduled for 7:00 P.M., Monday through Friday.  For Labor Day weekend (Saturday, September 4 through Monday, September 6), traffic openings will be at the top of every hour between 7:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M.  During the Nighttime hours 7:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M. only emergency personnel and residents with proof of resident will be allowed to travel on the road.

Other Road Closures: Hyampom - Hyampom Road at Nine Mile Bridge east to Hyampom Road at Cedar Creek Road. 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: China Creek Road at Hodgson Road, Burwood Drive, Gypo Lane, Friday Ridge Road, 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 Brush Mountain Lookout Road/FS Road 6N08A to State Route 299, south of Victor Creek to Butterfly Creek Road.  Areas east of Brushy Mountain Lookout Road/FS Road 6N08A to the Trinity River, south of Butterfly Creek Road to the end of FS Road 6N20.

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.

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 east of State Route 299 to the Trinity River, south of Butterfly Creek Road to Friday Ridge Road. Salyer – All of South Fork Road, south of State Route 299.

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.

Date: 9/3/2021 Prepared by: S. Karges

Subject: Sept. 3, 2021 | Humboldt OES Knob Fire Response Afternoon Update

Due to positive developments in fire behavior and successful work to contain the Knob Fire, the

MONUMENT FIRE RESOURCES: 2,477 personnel, 38 hand crews, 157 engines, 20 helicopters, 54 dozers, 59 water tenders, 19 masticators

KNOB FIRE RESOURCES: 209 personnel, 7 hand crews, 18 engines, 1 dozer, 2 water tenders.

COMMUNITY MEETING: On Thursday, September 3, 2021, Fire Managers will hold a community meeting to provide an update on the Monument and Knob Fires.  The meeting will be held at 6:00 P.M. at Willow Creek Bible Church, 39 Brannan Mountain Road, Willow Creek, CA.

CURRENT SITUATION: The Monument fire is estimated at 177,222 acres and 33% contained. The Knob Fire is estimated at 2,798 acres and 52% contained. The highest priorities continue to be the Knob Fire and the southwest portion of the Monument Fire above Hyampom Road.

Monument Fire North Zone: Last night crews continued to improve containment lines and mop up any hot spots. Inside the fire’s northern perimeter, the fire continues to be active with short runs and tree torching observed. In the south, crews continued to mop up and patrol areas along Hyampon Road. Today firefighters will continue to improve contingency lines in the Hyampom Road area.  Resources will scout locations for a potential dozer line from Bear Creek up to Panther Creek.  At New River, crews will continue to improve containment lines and monitor fire activity. In the North Fork Trinity River area, the fire has not crossed the river and crews will continue to watch for spotting across the river. In the Weaverville area, crews continue to patrol and mop up hot spots and look for opportunities to strengthen containment lines. 

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

MONUMENT FIRE RESOURCES: 2,477 personnel, 38 hand crews, 147 engines, 20 helicopters, 54 dozers, 59 water tenders, 19 masticators

KNOB FIRE RESOURCES: 209 personnel, 7 hand crews, 18 engines, 1 dozer, 2 water tenders.

CURRENT SITUATION: The Monument fire is estimated at 176,579 acres and 30% contained. The Knob Fire is estimated at 2,246 acres and 52% contained. The highest priorities continue to be the Knob Fire and the southwest portion of the Monument Fire along Hyampom Road.

Monument Fire North Zone: In the southwest portion of the fire, crews continued to improve contingency lines in the Hyampom Road area. On the west portion of the fire from Corral Bottoms to Burnt Ranch containment lines continue to hold.  In the New River area, crews continued mitigation work around structures up to Denny.  In the northeast near the Twin Sisters area, infra-red data shows there is active fire but due to the smoke inversion it is difficult to see from the ground. The fire continues to hold on the west side of North Fork Trinity River.

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

Knob Fire: Across the fire area, firefighters made good progress today constructing containment lines along State Route 299 down to the South Fork Trinity River and up to FS Road 6N13. Crews constructed a mile of handline on the western edge of the fire. A secondary dozer line was created off of FS Road 6N13 down to the fire’s perimeter. Today’s only issue was in the area of Panther Ridge, Bloody Nose Creek and Butterfly Creek. At the head of Butterfly Creek, winds increased in the afternoon and blew embers over the ridge into Bloody Nose Creek. Tonight, crews will actively work to get containment of the spot fires.

WEATHER: Very light winds over the area today meant smoke remained heavy. This reduced the air temperate and reduced fire activity, but it limited air operations on the Monument Fire. A warming trend and slight easterly wind over the weekend could cause increased fire activity. At the same time, increased winds will reduce smoke conditions and should allow for more air operations.

ROAD CLOSURES AND RESTRICTIONS:

MONUMENT FIRE RESOURCES: 2,427 personnel, 38 hand crews, 170 engines, 20 helicopters, 55 dozers, 59 water tenders, 19 masticators

KNOB FIRE RESOURCES: 210 personnel, 7 hand crews, 18 engines, 1 dozer, 2 water tenders.

CURRENT SITUATION: The Monument fire is estimated at 176,759 acres and 29% contained. The Knob Fire is estimated at 2,179 acres and 52% contained. Today, the highest priorities are the Knob Fire and the southwest portion of the Monument Fire along Hyampom Road.

Monument Fire North Zone: Overnight fire activity was minimal and firefighters continued to improve contingency lines in the Hyampom Road area. Today, the focus is to continue strengthening contingency lines along Hyampom Road and to the south. Crews are also working to keep the fire in check and south of Pattison Ridge.  On west portion of the fire, crews continue to patrol, mop up and look for hotspots from Corral Bottoms to Burnt Ranch. On Big Mountain, the fire continues to be active and is being monitored. In the northeast portion of the fire, resources completed the dozer line on Backbone Ridge and constructed handline down to the East Fork of North Fork Trinity River securing the contingency line.  Today, crews are scouting for additional areas to build contingency lines east of Weaverville.

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

Knob Fire: The priority is to protect structures and infrastructure in and around Willow Creek. Fire crews had a successful night constructing containment lines along and above FS Road 6N13 in the direction of Brushy Mountain. Night crews were successful in securing containment line along State Route 299. Today crews will continue to build line on FS Road 6N13, as well as building a contingency line on Panther Ridge.

WEATHER: Very light winds over the fire area will continue to hamper smoke dispersal today. Smoke over the area may limit air operations on the Monument Fire.

ROAD CLOSURES AND RESTRICTIONS:

State Route 299-The east side of the Monument Fire closure on State Route 299 has now been moved just west of Rose Road and Big Flat Campground.  The westside closure point remains in place in Burnt Ranch just east of School House Road. Traffic will be lead through the Monument Fire closure every 1.5 hours beginning at 7:00 A.M. with the last opening scheduled for 7:00 P.M., Monday through Friday.  For Labor Day weekend (Saturday, September 4 through Monday, September 6), traffic openings will be at the top of every hour between 7:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M.  During the Nighttime hours 7:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M. only emergency personnel and residents with proof of resident will be allowed to travel on the road.

Other Road Closures:

Hyampom- All roads accessed north from State Route 3/Hyampom Road that are west of Big Creek Road and east of Nine Mile Bridge. Hyampom Road at Nine Mile Bridge east to Hyampom Road at Cedar Creek Road.

Big French Creek north of State Route 299 and Big Mountain Road. 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.

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 Butterfly Creek Road.  Salyer-All of South Fork Road, South of State Route 299. 

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 SR 3 at Hyampom Road and SR 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 SR 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.

KNOB FIRE EVACUATION WARNINGS: China Creek and Friday Ridge areas near Willow Creek. Areas east of State Route 299 to the Trinity River, south of Panther Creek Road to Butterfly Creek Road. All areas east of Brushy Mountain Lookout Road/FS Road 6N08A to State Route Highway 299, south of Butterfly Creek Road to the end of FS Road 6N20. Areas east of State Route Highway 299 to the Trinity River, south of Butterfly Creek Road to Christian School Road, including residents on Christian School Road. Areas east of FS Road 6N33 to the Trinity River, south of Gypo Lane to Friday Ridge Road. All of South Fork Road in Salyer, south of State Route Highway 299, to the end of South Fork Road. Areas east of Boise Creek to the Humboldt/Trinity County Line, south of the Trinity River to Victor Creek.

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.

Monument North Zone Fire and Knob Fire Evening Update

September 1, 2021

Monument North Zone Fire and Knob Fire Morning Update

September 1, 2021

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.