Evacuation warnings and orders remain in effect for southern Humboldt County as fire crews work to contain the August Complex West Zone, just east of the county line. The Humboldt County Emergency Operations Center continues to staff a Fire Evacuation Information Line at 707-268-2500 for questions regarding current county evacuations and resources.
CURRENT SITUATION
As of Sunday, Sept. 14, 2020, at 7 a.m. the August Complex West Zone has not jumped the Eel River and has not entered Humboldt County. According to Cal Fire, the fire could see increased activity today due to weather and dry conditions. General Southwest winds will prevail, as well as some terrain-driven winds.
Fire crews continue working today to keep the fire east of the Eel River and out of the county away from populated areas. Beginning yesterday, Sept. 13, Cal Fire began to deploy water-dropping helicopters and expects to continue water-dropping today, possibly in the West Zone.
Cal Fire has not determined a containment estimate at this time, nor has the agency set a date or time for the lifting of evacuation orders.
Cal Fire has established a fire information line for questions related to fire activity, containment and resources. Cal Fire August Complex West Fire Information Line: (707) 355-4926.
CURRENT EVACUATION INFORMATION
The following areas are under an EVACUATION ORDER:
The following areas are under an EVACUATION WARNING:
All areas west of Bell Springs Road to Highway 101 spanning from Elk Creek Road / Dyerville Loop Road to the Mendocino / Trinity County Line in Southern Humboldt County.
All areas east of Alderpoint Road spanning from Highway 36 to Casterlin Road, not including all properties on Casterlin Road.
Maps of evacuation zones and routes are available at humboldtgov.org/evacmap or humboldtsheriff.org
Evacuation order and warning locations are determined by Cal Fire. The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services will notify residents of new orders or warnings via Humboldt Alert, online at humboldtsheriff.org and on the HumCoOES social media pages.
CURRENT ROAD CONDITIONS
The following roads remain closed:
RESOURCES FOR THE COMMUNITY
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services in coordination with the American Red Cross-Gold Country Region has established a Northern California Regional Evacuation Shelter for wildfire evacuees at the Humboldt County Fairgrounds, located at 1250 5th St in Ferndale.
At this site, wildfire evacuees will be able to access:
Temporary indoor overnight shelter accommodations,
Meals,
Water,
Fire information,
Restrooms,
Red Cross services,
Free car/tent camping,
Low-cost RV parking sites,
Livestock and small pet boarding.
Wildfire evacuees currently camping or using RV parking spaces at the Shelter are encouraged to continue doing so to allow for increased social distancing. Additional camping space is available for wildfire evacuees.
The Humboldt County Office of Emergency Services is not currently accepting donations. Please do not drop off donations at the Humboldt County Fairgrounds unless authorized by Pay it Forward Humboldt.
To volunteer or donate to assist regional wildfire evacuees, please contact:
Pay it Forward Humboldt
Humboldt Area Foundation
American Red Cross
Humboldt CERT
HELPFUL INFORMATION
County residents are encouraged to sign up for Humboldt Alert at humboldtgov.org/alerts.
Humboldt County Fire Evacuation Information Line: 707-268-2500
August Complex West Zone Fire Information Line (Cal Fire): 707-355-4926
August Complex North Zone Fire Information Line (USFS): 530-628-0039
August Complex South Zone Fire Information Line (USFS): 530-487-4602
Red Salmon Complex Fire Information (USFS): 530-316-1042
Air Quality Monitoring: North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District
For more information regarding the August Complex West Zone’s current impact on Humboldt County and current evacuation areas, please go to humboldtsheriff.org, visit @HumCoOES on Facebook and Twitter, or call 707-268-2500.
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