Incident Update Point Fire

Date:
07/15/2024
Time:
9:37 AM

Incident Facts

Name
Point Fire
Start Date/Time
2024-07-10
Incident Status
Active
Location
East of Garberville on Alderpoint Road.
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Humboldt
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE Humboldt Del Norte Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
85
Containment
80%
Structures Threatened
50
Structures Destroyed
1
Structures Damaged
1
Civilian Injuries
0
Firefighter Injuries
0
Civilian Fatalities
0
Firefighter Fatalities
0

Current Situation

Situation Summary

There is one way traffic control in effect along Alderpoint Road between Wallan Road and Sawmill Road. Motorists are encouraged to exercise caution.

Thanks to positive changes in fire behavior and the dedicated efforts of Humboldt County firefighters, all Evacuation Orders have been lifted. Residents may now return home but should remain cautious and prepared to leave again quickly if conditions worsen. Stay alert for potential hazards such as debris on roads, gas leaks, hot embers and emergency response vehicles when returning to your zone. There are no remaining zones under an Evacuation Order.

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
7
Water Tenders
3
Helicopters
0
Dozers
0
Hand Crews
4

Cooperating Agencies

Name Phone Address URL
CAGAR, CARDW, CAADP, CARCV, HCSO, CHP, CAMIR, CAFLV