Hobo Fire

• Date Reported: September 1, 2020
• Acres Burned: 413 acres
• Percent Contained: 60%
• Cause: Under investigation
• Location: Barney Gulch 4 miles north of Helena

Resources

• Crews: 6
• Engines: 14
• Watertenders: 2
• Helicopters: 3
• Total Personnel Assigned: 230

Current Fire Situation: The Hobo Fire is burning on steep rugged terrain in Barney Gulch, about 7 miles northwest of Junction City. The fire size is estimated at 413 acres and is 60% contained.

During the day yesterday, the fire showed minimal activity, staying within control lines. Today firefighters will drop trees that pose a threat for fire spread and safety and continue mop up operations. Fire is expected to stay inside containment lines, with smoldering continuing within the perimeter.

Area Closures: East Fork Road (County Rd 421) remains closed at Highway 299. As of 6:00 pm tomorrow, Monday September 7, the southern portion of County Road 421 between Highway 299 and the junction with Forest Road 34N7Y will be opened and the evacuation warning for residents of Barney Gulch will be lifted. Visitors will then have access to Hobo Gulch Campground, the North Fork Trinity River Trailhead, and the Trinity Alps Wilderness along Forest Road 34N7Y. Above the junction, access will be limited to residents or persons with official business beyond that point.

Fire Restrictions: As a reminder, fire restrictions are in place on the Shasta-Trinity NF. We recommend that you bookmark this webpage as restrictions can change: https://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/stnf/forestorders.

Smoke Advisories: Smoke from fires in Northern California continues to affect the area. For more information about the air quality in your area, please visit https://fire.airnow.gov/, https://californiasmokeinfo.blogspot.com/, or the North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District (NCUAQMD) at http://www.ncuaqmd.org.

Fire Information: Shasta-Trinity NF fire information is available at 530-628-0039 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. or online at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7126/.

To view or download a .pdf version of this News Release, click here. 

 

Hobo Fire

Date Reported: September 1, 2020

Acres Burned: 412 acres Percent Contained: 35%

Cause: Under investigation

Location: Barney Gulch 4 miles north of Helena

Resources

Crews: 4

Engines: 16

Watertender: 1

Helicopters: 4

Total Personnel Assigned: 239

Current Fire Situation: The Hobo Fire is burning on steep rugged terrain in Barney Gulch, about 7 miles northwest of Junction City. The fire size is approximately 412 acres and it is now 35% contained. The reduction in acreage is due to better mapping. 

Today crews continue to strengthen existing control lines, mitigate hazard trees and find and extinguish hot spots.  All fire activity continues to be within the direct and indirect control lines.

Area Closures: East Fork Road (County Rd 421) is closed at Highway 299, preventing access to the Hobo Gulch Campground and North Fork Trinity River Trailhead. 

Fire Restrictions: As a reminder, fire restrictions are in place on the Shasta-Trinity NF. We recommend that you bookmark this webpage as restrictions can change: https://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/stnf/forestorders.

Smoke Advisories: Smoke from fires in Northern California continues to affect the area. For more information about the air quality in your area, please visit https://fire.airnow.gov/, https://californiasmokeinfo.blogspot.com/, or the North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District (NCUAQMD) at http://www.ncuaqmd.org.

 

Fire Information: Shasta-Trinity NF fire information is available at 530-628-0039 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. or online at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7126/.
 
Link to PDF of press release: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd796968.pdf

 

Hobo Fire

• Date Reported: September 1, 2020
• Acres Burned: 450 acres
• Percent Contained: 25%
• Cause: Under investigation
• Location: Barney Gulch 4 miles north of Helena

Resources

• Crews: 4
• Engines: 16
• Watertender: 1
• Helicopters: 4
• Total Personnel Assigned: 239

Current Fire Situation: The Hobo Fire is burning on steep rugged terrain in Barney Gulch, about 7 miles northwest of Junction City. The fire is approximately 450 acres and is now 25% contained. Fire movement has been to the north and flanking County Road 421. Similarly the fire is active and moving north along the high ridgeline above Barney Gulch. Crews are working to construct fireline and hose lays, and are being supported by water drops from helicopters. All fire activity is within the planned direct and indirect hand control lines.

Area Closures: East Fork Road (County Rd 421) is closed at the North Fork Trinity River Bridge, preventing access to the Hobo Gulch Campground and North Fork Trinity River Trailhead.

Fire Restrictions: As a reminder, fire restrictions are in place on the Shasta-Trinity NF. We recommend that you bookmark this webpage as restrictions can change: https://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/stnf/forestorders.

Smoke Advisories: Smoke from fires in Northern California continues to affect the area. For more information about the air quality in your area, please visit https://fire.airnow.gov/, https://californiasmokeinfo.blogspot.com/, or the North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District (NCUAQMD) at http://www.ncuaqmd.org.

Fire Information: Shasta-Trinity NF fire information is available at 530-628-0039 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. or online at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7126/.
 
To view a .pdf version of this News Release, click here. 

 

Hobo Fire

Date Reported: September 1, 2020

Acres Burned: 412 acres
Percent Contained: 45%

Cause: Under investigation

Location: Barney Gulch 4 miles north of Helena

Resources

Crews: 6 Hand crews

Engines: 13 Engines

Watertenders: 2

Helicopters: 4

Total Personnel Assigned: 279

Current Fire Situation: The Hobo Fire is burning on steep rugged terrain in Barney Gulch, about 7 miles northwest of Junction City. The fire size is approximately 412 acres and it is now 45% contained.

Overnight the fire had minimal activity, with smoldering in the interior. Today crews will continue to mitigate hazard trees, find and extinguish any hot spots, and continue mop up. Smoke from fires to the south has reduced visibility for air operations. All fire activity continues to be within the direct and indirect control lines.

Area Closures: East Fork Road (County Rd 421) is closed at Highway 299, preventing access to the Hobo Gulch Campground and North Fork Trinity River Trailhead.

Fire Restrictions: As a reminder, fire restrictions are in place on the Shasta-Trinity NF. We recommend that you bookmark this webpage as restrictions can change: http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/stnf/forestorders.

Smoke Advisories: Smoke from fires in Northern California continues to affect the area. For more information about the air quality in your area, please visit https://fire.airnow.gov/, http://californiasmokeinfo.blogspot.com/, or the North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District (NCUAQMD) at http://www.ncuaqmd.org.

 

Fire Information: Shasta-Trinity NF Lightning fires information is available at 530-628-0039 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. or online at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7126/.
 
To view or download a .pdf version of the News Release, click here. 

 

Please be advised due to fire activity the East Fork Rd (County Rd 421) is closed at Hwy 299, and the Hobo Gulch Campground and North Fork Trinity River Trailhead are closed.

The EP Road Fire is 811 acres, 100% contained. State resources will continue to monitor throughout the day before turning back over to the local fire departments to monitor.

EP Road Fire: 811 acres, 90% contained
Location: approximately 7 miles south of Barnhart, Texas

Resources have returned to the fire to continue suppression efforts. Dozer crews continue to improve containment lines while engine crews continue patrolling for and mopping up hot spots close to the fire perimeter.  

EP Road Fire: 811 acres, 90% contained
Location: approximately 7 miles south of Barnhart, Texas

Resources made significant progress on containment line construction and fire suppression today. Crews will return tomorrow to continue patrolling for and mopping up hot spots close to the fire perimeter.  

EP Road Fire: estimated 200 acres, 50% contained
Location: approximately 7 miles south of Barnhart, Texas

Dozer and maintainer crews have been making good progress with containment line construction. Engine crews are patrolling for hot spots and spot fires to mop up. Single Engine Air Tankers (SEATs) have been supporting ground resources with fire suppression efforts.

The Ferguson Fire is 1,184 acres, 100% contained. State resources will monitor the fire until the end of the day before turning back over to the local fire departments to monitor.