Hill Fire

  • 44% Contained
  • 7,722 Acres
  • 2 Counties: Humboldt, Trinity
Last Updated
07/26/2024 11:35 PM
Date Started
07/16/2024 11:05 AM
Location Information
South of the community of Willow Creek in the Mosquito Creek Drainage
Latitude / Longitude
[40.7721611,-123.63975]
Admin Unit
Unified Command: Six Rivers National Forest and CAL FIRE Humboldt-Del Norte Unit
Incident Management Team
CAL FIRE IMT2 and CIIMT4
Cause
Under Investigation
Reports
Prior status reports

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Bald Jesse 1
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Resources Assigned

  • 1,699
    Personnel
  • 11
    Helicopters
  • 104
    Engines
  • 20
    Dozers
  • 33
    Water Tenders
  • 46
    Crews

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Status Update

Situation Summary

The number one priority for firefighters is the Sugarloaf Mountain area, and crews are working around the clock to the keep the fire within established dozer and handlines.

With the increased humidity and lower temperatures, tactical firing was done yesterday and through the evening, supported by aircraft. This strategy aimed to gradually move the fire down Sugarloaf Mountain toward Forest Road 5N14. This road extends north and connects with a dozer line that ties back to 6N06 Road, creating a perimeter around the fire. These operations have been successful and are ongoing. Activities have been slow and methodical as the steep terrain presents safety issues for the crews. Fire-burned trees, loose soil, and dislodged rocks call for extra awareness.

Control lines in the north, west, and south are holding firm, with crews actively mopping up and patrolling these areas. They will also focus on removing hazardous trees and those threatening the containment lines.


Contingency line construction continues to the south and along the Hennessy Ridge in the east. The Structure Defense Group has worked with local agencies to evaluate residences, roadways, and other values at risk.

For all updates and information on the fire, visit: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/casrf-hill-fire 

Hill Fire Road Closures

Road closures are in place on Friday Ridge Rd. at Forest Service Route 6N06, Forest Route 5N35, and Route 1, Friday Fridge Rd. at Forest Route 5N04, and Berry Summit at Titlow Hill Road near the Highway 299 ramp. Highway 299 is not closed. For updated road closure information, visit protect.genasys.com or humboldtsheriff.org/emergency.

Redwood Acres, located at 3750 Harris St. in Eureka, has been activated as a CAL FIRE Incident Management Base Camp in response to the area wildfires. Redwood Acres is now closed to the public and all upcoming events at Redwood Acres have been canceled for at least the next two weeks. Please drive cautiously in the area as increased traffic from vehicles responding to the area wildfires is expected.

Due to the activation of this base camp, Humboldt County Public Works has closed Harris St. at Hubbard Ln. and Hall Ave. at Myrtle Ave. These closures will be in effect for at least the next two weeks. Please drive safely and use alternate routes. Visit humboldtgov.org/roads for the latest updates on county road closures and conditions.

Incident Photos

Hill Fire Photo Album

Evacuation Information

Trinity County Orders and Warnings

Per the Trinity County Sheriff's Office, Zones ST-500 and SFT-501 are now under an Evacuation WARNING.

SFT-500

Surprise Creek at Trinity River, North, following Trinity River to Mahala Creek, East to Hennessy Ridge/ 6N12, South East to 5N40 Road.

SFT-501
South Fork River at Underwood Creek, North following South Fork River to Surprise Creek, East following Surprise Creek to 5N40, South East to 5N60 Road, South to Panther Creek, West following Panther Creek to South Fork River.
Area residents and visitors in the above-listed areas, if elderly, have medical issues, have small children, or have livestock and pets, need to be prepared to leave the area in case of increased fire activity.
While leaving the area use caution as emergency vehicles assisting with evacuations, structure protection and fire suppression efforts will be on the roadways.
For full zone descriptions, visit https://tinyurl.com/msmeb7mc You can reach County OES on 530-623-1116 with questions.
Also more information can be found on https://www.trinitycounty.org/OES

Evacuation Zone Map

Find your way to safety from the Hill Fire in Humboldt, Trinity counties.

Damages and Destruction

Confirmed Damage to Property, Injuries, and Fatalities.

  • 5
    Injuries
    Confirmed Fire Personnel and Civilian Injuries

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