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Hill Fire Evening Update 07-16-2024
Hill Fire
Publication Type: News - 07/16/2024 - 18:00
Eureka, CA., July 16, 2024—
The Hill Fire is approximately 2,000 acres and is growing at a rapid rate with extreme fire behavior. The fire continues to burn in steep and remote terrain making access challenging for ground resources. Air resources including air tankers, helicopters, and air attack are on scene and performing retardant drops to try and slow the spread. The fire is growing to the north in heavy timber as fire conditions continue to be hot and dry.
Evacuation Order issued for Zone HUM-E077A and Evacuation Warning issued for Zone HUM-E077-B . The Six Rivers National Forest will continue to work with our partners at the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office to determine the need for additional evacuation orders and warnings as conditions warrant.
Evacuation Information
Evacuation Order Issued for Zone HUM-E077A: Due to the Hill Fire, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office has issued an immediate evacuation order for zone HUM-E077-A North of White Oak Creek/Grouse Creek, South of Friday Ridge Road, Forest Route 6N08A, East of Titlow Hill Rd, Twin Lakes Creek, West of Mosquito Creek/Madden Creek. Those in this zone should leave now for their safety.
Evacuation Warning Issued for Zone HUM-E077-B: Due to the Hill Fire, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office has issued an evacuation warning for zone HUM-E077-B North of PG&E Rod, Grouse Creek, South of Madden Creek, Forest Route 6N06, East of Mosquito Creek/Madden Creek, West of Trinity County Line. Prepare for potential evacuations, including personal supplies and overnight accommodations. Those in this zone should prepare to leave at a moment's notice. More information will follow if an evacuation order is issued.
Conditions are subject to change at anytime. Please visit protect.genasys.com for a full zone description. For more information regarding evacuations please call the Humboldt County Sheriffs Office at 707-268-2500 or go to humboldtsheriff.org/emergency.
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For more information on evacuation orders and warnings, call 707-268-2500.
Additional Fire Information
The Hennessey 2, Ridge 2, and Waterman Fires are all staying within their fire perimeters of less than a quarter acre each.