Incident Update 2022 SRF Lightning Complex Fire

Date:
08/12/2022
Time:
7:29 PM

Six Rivers National Forest: 707 442-1721

Fire Information Email: 2022.lightningcomplex@firenet.gov

Fire Information Line: 707-356-9442

Incident Facts

Name
2022 SRF Lightning Complex Fire
Start Date/Time
2022-08-05
Incident Status
Active
Location
Willow Creek Area
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Humboldt, Trinity
Administration Unit
Unified Command: CAL FIRE Humboldt-Del Norte Unit, Six Rivers National Forest
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
14,526
Containment
12%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
1
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

2022 SRF Lightning Complex Fire is comprised of 12 fires, including:

•    Ammon Fire: 5194 acres, 4%
•    Bremer Fire: 1128 acres, 6%
•    Campbell Fire: 4978 acres, 4%
•    Charlie Fire: 121 acres, 3%
•    Waterman Fire: 922 acres, 0%

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Information

** NEW ORDER ISSUED FOR HUM-E032-B, northeast of Willow Creek.

Zone description: HUM-E032-B north of Forest Route 7n02. South of Horse Linto Creek Road. East of Horse Linto Creek Road. West of Forest Route 7n10.

The fire threatens communities along the Trinity River. Five main fires burn North and South of Highway 299. Primary areas of focus are the communities along the 299 corridor, Waterman Ridge, Friday Ridge Road, and Ammon Ridge. Evacuations continue around Willow Creek, Friday Ridge, Salyer and Trinity Village. Additional fire growth could impact communities and residences along the Route 1 road.

To find the latest evacuation information go to Humboldt County Office of Emergency Services (https://humboldtgov.org/2383/Current-Emergencies) or Trinity County Office of Emergency Services (https://www.trinitycounty.org/OES).

For an interactive map of evacuation zones visit: https://community.zonehaven.com/. To sign up for alerts: www.humboldtgov.org/alerts.

If you are under an evacuation warning, take the necessary steps to be ready to leave.

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
148
Water Tenders
47
Helicopters
14
Dozers
25
Hand Crews
42
Total Personnel
1641