The National Weather Service is forecasting the current timing for the arrival of potentially strong east winds on the Beaver fire is between 0900 and 1000 PDT. The precipitation will be very showery and of short duration near the fire, however, the humidity will likely rise throughout the day. Longer, the ridge of high pressure builds back in, especially Wednesday and later. This will cause a return to warm, dry weather with terrain driven winds.

Hobo Fire

• Date Reported: September 1, 2020
• Acres Burned: 413 acres
• Percent Contained: 90%
• Cause: Under investigation
• Location: Barney Gulch 4 miles north of Helena

Resources

• Crews: 2
• Engines: 3
• Helicopters: 2
• Total Personnel Assigned: 40

Current Fire Situation: The Hobo Fire has burned on steep rugged terrain in Barney Gulch, about 7 miles northwest of Junction City since it was discovered on September 1, 2020. The fire remains at 413 acres and is 90% contained.

The fire has remained within containment lines for the past several days. With the current fire situation in Northern California, additional resources were sent to assist with emerging and expanding fires. 40 personnel are assigned to the Hobo to continue mop up and holding.

Closures and Fire Restrictions: Last evening, the southern portion of County Road 421 (East Fork Road) from Highway 299 to the junction with Forest Road 34N07Y was opened and the evacuation warning for residents of Barney Gulch was lifted. East Fork Road above the junction remains closed, with access limited to residents or persons with official business beyond that point.

As of 5:00 pm yesterday, the USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region (Region 5) closed developed recreation areas including campgrounds and day use sites in all national forests in California, including the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. In addition, all fires, including campfires, gas stoves, and smoking are now prohibited in all areas of the forest. The closure orders remain in effect until Monday, September 14, 2020 or until fire and weather conditions improve. To see the current closure orders, go to https://go.usa.gov/xGZYe

Smoke Advisories: Smoke from fires in Northern California continues to affect the area. For more information about the air quality in your area, please visit https://fire.airnow.gov/, https://californiasmokeinfo.blogspot.com/, or the North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District (NCUAQMD) at http://www.ncuaqmd.org.

Fire Information: Shasta-Trinity NF fire information is available at 530-628-0039 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. or online at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7126/.

To view or download a .pdf of this News Release, click here.
 
 

Hobo Fire

• Date Reported: September 1, 2020
• Acres Burned: 413 acres
• Percent Contained: 90%
• Cause: Under investigation
• Location: Barney Gulch 4 miles north of Helena

Resources

• Crews: 5
• Engines: 12
• Watertenders: 2
• Helicopters: 3
• Total Personnel Assigned: 210

Current Fire Situation: The Hobo Fire is burning on steep rugged terrain in Barney Gulch, about 7 miles northwest of Junction City. The fire size is estimated at 413 acres and is 90% contained. During the day yesterday, the fire showed minimal activity, staying within control lines. Today firefighters will continue to drop trees that pose a threat for fire spread and safety. Mop up operations will continue including preparation for the predicted Red Flag Warning tonight through Wednesday morning. Fire is expected to stay inside containment lines, with smoldering continuing within the perimeter.

Closures and Fire Restrictions: Today East Fork Road (County Rd 421) remains closed at Highway 299. As of 6:00 pm this evening, the southern portion of County Road 421 from Highway 299 to the junction with Forest Road 34N07Y will be opened and the evacuation warning for residents of Barney Gulch will be lifted. East Fork Road above the junction will remain closed, with access limited to residents or persons with official business beyond that point.

As of 5:00 pm this evening, the USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region (Region 5) has closed developed recreation areas including campgrounds and day use sites in all national forests in California, including the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. In addition, all fires, including campfires, gas stoves, and smoking are prohibited in all areas of the forest. This order will remain in effect until September 14, 2020 or until fire and weather conditions improve. To see the full News Release regarding these closures, go to https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd799168.pdf

Smoke Advisories: Smoke from fires in Northern California continues to affect the area. For more information about the air quality in your area, please visit https://fire.airnow.gov/, https://californiasmokeinfo.blogspot.com/, or the North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District (NCUAQMD) at http://www.ncuaqmd.org.

Fire Information: Shasta-Trinity NF fire information is available at 530-628-0039 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. or online at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7126/
 
To view a .pdf of this News Release, click here. 
 
To see current Regional and Forest Orders, click here. 
 

Monday, September 7, 2020 - Today East Fork Road (County Rd 421) remains closed at Highway 299.

As of 6:00 pm this evening, the southern portion of County Road 421 from Highway 299 to the junction with Forest Road 34N07Y will be opened and the evacuation warning for residents of Barney Gulch will be lifted. East Fork Road above the junction will remain closed, with access limited to residents or persons with official business beyond that point.

As of 5:00 pm this evening, the USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region (Region 5) has closed developed recreation areas including campgrounds and day use sites in all national forests in California, including the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. In addition, all fires, including campfires, gas stoves, and smoking are prohibited in all areas of the forest. We expect this order to remain in effect until fire and weather conditions improve.

News Release re Emergency Forest Closures 

Current Forest and Regional Orders

Hobo Fire

• Date Reported: September 1, 2020
• Acres Burned: 413 acres
• Percent Contained: 60%
• Cause: Under investigation
• Location: Barney Gulch 4 miles north of Helena

Resources

• Crews: 6
• Engines: 14
• Watertenders: 2
• Helicopters: 3
• Total Personnel Assigned: 230

Current Fire Situation: The Hobo Fire is burning on steep rugged terrain in Barney Gulch, about 7 miles northwest of Junction City. The fire size is estimated at 413 acres and is 60% contained.

During the day yesterday, the fire showed minimal activity, staying within control lines. Today firefighters will drop trees that pose a threat for fire spread and safety and continue mop up operations. Fire is expected to stay inside containment lines, with smoldering continuing within the perimeter.

Area Closures: East Fork Road (County Rd 421) remains closed at Highway 299. As of 6:00 pm tomorrow, Monday September 7, the southern portion of County Road 421 between Highway 299 and the junction with Forest Road 34N7Y will be opened and the evacuation warning for residents of Barney Gulch will be lifted. Visitors will then have access to Hobo Gulch Campground, the North Fork Trinity River Trailhead, and the Trinity Alps Wilderness along Forest Road 34N7Y. Above the junction, access will be limited to residents or persons with official business beyond that point.

Fire Restrictions: As a reminder, fire restrictions are in place on the Shasta-Trinity NF. We recommend that you bookmark this webpage as restrictions can change: https://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/stnf/forestorders.

Smoke Advisories: Smoke from fires in Northern California continues to affect the area. For more information about the air quality in your area, please visit https://fire.airnow.gov/, https://californiasmokeinfo.blogspot.com/, or the North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District (NCUAQMD) at http://www.ncuaqmd.org.

Fire Information: Shasta-Trinity NF fire information is available at 530-628-0039 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. or online at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7126/.

To view or download a .pdf version of this News Release, click here. 

 

Hobo Fire

Date Reported: September 1, 2020

Acres Burned: 412 acres Percent Contained: 35%

Cause: Under investigation

Location: Barney Gulch 4 miles north of Helena

Resources

Crews: 4

Engines: 16

Watertender: 1

Helicopters: 4

Total Personnel Assigned: 239

Current Fire Situation: The Hobo Fire is burning on steep rugged terrain in Barney Gulch, about 7 miles northwest of Junction City. The fire size is approximately 412 acres and it is now 35% contained. The reduction in acreage is due to better mapping. 

Today crews continue to strengthen existing control lines, mitigate hazard trees and find and extinguish hot spots.  All fire activity continues to be within the direct and indirect control lines.

Area Closures: East Fork Road (County Rd 421) is closed at Highway 299, preventing access to the Hobo Gulch Campground and North Fork Trinity River Trailhead. 

Fire Restrictions: As a reminder, fire restrictions are in place on the Shasta-Trinity NF. We recommend that you bookmark this webpage as restrictions can change: https://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/stnf/forestorders.

Smoke Advisories: Smoke from fires in Northern California continues to affect the area. For more information about the air quality in your area, please visit https://fire.airnow.gov/, https://californiasmokeinfo.blogspot.com/, or the North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District (NCUAQMD) at http://www.ncuaqmd.org.

 

Fire Information: Shasta-Trinity NF fire information is available at 530-628-0039 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. or online at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7126/.
 
Link to PDF of press release: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd796968.pdf

 

Hobo Fire

• Date Reported: September 1, 2020
• Acres Burned: 450 acres
• Percent Contained: 25%
• Cause: Under investigation
• Location: Barney Gulch 4 miles north of Helena

Resources

• Crews: 4
• Engines: 16
• Watertender: 1
• Helicopters: 4
• Total Personnel Assigned: 239

Current Fire Situation: The Hobo Fire is burning on steep rugged terrain in Barney Gulch, about 7 miles northwest of Junction City. The fire is approximately 450 acres and is now 25% contained. Fire movement has been to the north and flanking County Road 421. Similarly the fire is active and moving north along the high ridgeline above Barney Gulch. Crews are working to construct fireline and hose lays, and are being supported by water drops from helicopters. All fire activity is within the planned direct and indirect hand control lines.

Area Closures: East Fork Road (County Rd 421) is closed at the North Fork Trinity River Bridge, preventing access to the Hobo Gulch Campground and North Fork Trinity River Trailhead.

Fire Restrictions: As a reminder, fire restrictions are in place on the Shasta-Trinity NF. We recommend that you bookmark this webpage as restrictions can change: https://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/stnf/forestorders.

Smoke Advisories: Smoke from fires in Northern California continues to affect the area. For more information about the air quality in your area, please visit https://fire.airnow.gov/, https://californiasmokeinfo.blogspot.com/, or the North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District (NCUAQMD) at http://www.ncuaqmd.org.

Fire Information: Shasta-Trinity NF fire information is available at 530-628-0039 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. or online at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7126/.
 
To view a .pdf version of this News Release, click here. 

 

Hobo Fire

Date Reported: September 1, 2020

Acres Burned: 412 acres
Percent Contained: 45%

Cause: Under investigation

Location: Barney Gulch 4 miles north of Helena

Resources

Crews: 6 Hand crews

Engines: 13 Engines

Watertenders: 2

Helicopters: 4

Total Personnel Assigned: 279

Current Fire Situation: The Hobo Fire is burning on steep rugged terrain in Barney Gulch, about 7 miles northwest of Junction City. The fire size is approximately 412 acres and it is now 45% contained.

Overnight the fire had minimal activity, with smoldering in the interior. Today crews will continue to mitigate hazard trees, find and extinguish any hot spots, and continue mop up. Smoke from fires to the south has reduced visibility for air operations. All fire activity continues to be within the direct and indirect control lines.

Area Closures: East Fork Road (County Rd 421) is closed at Highway 299, preventing access to the Hobo Gulch Campground and North Fork Trinity River Trailhead.

Fire Restrictions: As a reminder, fire restrictions are in place on the Shasta-Trinity NF. We recommend that you bookmark this webpage as restrictions can change: http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/stnf/forestorders.

Smoke Advisories: Smoke from fires in Northern California continues to affect the area. For more information about the air quality in your area, please visit https://fire.airnow.gov/, http://californiasmokeinfo.blogspot.com/, or the North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District (NCUAQMD) at http://www.ncuaqmd.org.

 

Fire Information: Shasta-Trinity NF Lightning fires information is available at 530-628-0039 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. or online at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7126/.
 
To view or download a .pdf version of the News Release, click here. 

 

Please be advised due to fire activity the East Fork Rd (County Rd 421) is closed at Hwy 299, and the Hobo Gulch Campground and North Fork Trinity River Trailhead are closed.

The EP Road Fire is 811 acres, 100% contained. State resources will continue to monitor throughout the day before turning back over to the local fire departments to monitor.