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CURRENT SITUATION: 

Yesterday, the fire advanced to the 6NO6 Forest Road near Ammon Ridge.  Tactical firing was utilized to keep the fire from crossing the road. Tactical firing is conducted to increase the depth of the fireline and eliminate pockets of fuel that could threaten its integrity.  There was moderate fire activity observed in the Mosquito Creek drainage, where crews worked to construct line into the drainage.  Heavy equipment and hand crews worked from the east and west, to tie in holding lines.  During the evening crews worked to strengthen these lines and patrol Route 1 and 6NO06 Road and the north end of the fire.

Today, the crews will continue with tactical firing along the 6NO6 working southward.  Residents may see increased smoke in the area as a result of these operations.  The increased relative humidity that is forecasted for today will provide more favorable conditions as it will help keep fire behavior moderated.

Fire Crews will continue to assess the structures along Friday Ridge Road and the communities to the north and east of the fire. They are building a Structure Defense Plan that will be implemented should these structures come under imminent danger of approaching fire.

WEATHER:

An enhanced marine influence will kickoff the day with patchy valley fog and high Rh recoveries.  While some gusty northeast winds will remain this afternoon, higher Rh and weaker mixing will generally decrease fire weather concerns.   Winds will gradually calm into Monday, though warmer and drier weather will quickly start to build in.

EVACUATIONS:

Evacuation order and warnings remain in effect. For current updates on evacuations, visit https://www.facebook.com/HumboldtSheriff and https://humboldtgov.org/2383/Current-Emergencies. 

Conditions are subject to change at any time, visit https://protect.genasys.com/search for a full zone description. 

Sign up for Humboldt Alert emergency notifications at https://humboldtgov.org/2014/Emergency-Notifications 

CLOSURES:

Forest Closure Order currently in effect for the area impacted by the Hill Fire. It is temporarily prohibited to be on any national forest system land, trail, or road within the closure area. To view the closure order and map of closure area visit the following link www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1191963.pdf.

 Road closures are currently in place on Friday Ridge Rd. at Forest Service Route 6N06, Friday Ridge Rd. at Forest Route 5N01 and Friday Fridge Rd. at Forest Route 5N04. For updated road closure information, visit protect.genasys.com or humboldtsheriff.org/emergency.

FIRE RESTRICTIONS:

Forest fire restrictions also went into effect on July 12th. Campfires and stove fires are restricted to those developed areas listed in the forest order located at https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1188610.pdf.

Smoking, welding, and operating an internal combustion engine also have restrictions in place.