Trinity County continues to conduct assessments of communities impacted by the August Complex and is urging the public, that as evacuation orders lift, to use extreme caution. Any handling of fire debris is highly discouraged, as handling/sifting of fire debris and ash, can be extremely hazardous to human health and the environment (see this link from California Environmental Protection Agency for more information: https://oehha.ca.gov/media/downloads/public-information/report/fireash.pdf). Please note that this debris cannot be taken to local solid waste facilities, and has to be removed properly with demolition permits and hazardous waste evaluations. Trinity County has requested assistance from the state’s fire debris removal process and will keep the public updated with this effort.
American Red Cross is currently sheltering Trinity County residents in hotels. Families searching for loved ones who have evacuated due to fires can contact the American Red Cross at 1-800-Red-Cross (1-800-733-2767) or go to safeandwell.org. Evacuees can go to safeandwell.org to register and post a brief message for family members who are searching for them.ccc
If you are a property owner and would like more information, please call 530-623-8223 or email hhs.disasterrecovery@trinitycounty.org. Be sure to provide your property address, parcel number (APN), and phone number. County staff will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please be aware that damage assessment is underway and information about your property may not yet be available.
Fire Information:
- Northwest Fire Information: 707-867-0965
- Northeast Fire Information: 530-628-0039
- Email: 2020.Elkhorn@firenet.gov
- inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6983/
- www.facebook.com @ShastaTrinityNF; @SixRiversNF; @MendocinoNF
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InciWeb - Incident Information System - https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/
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CalTrans District 2 - https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-2
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USDA Forest Service Active Fire Mapping Program - https://fsapps.nwcg.gov/#
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North Coast Air Quality Management District (NCUAQMD) Wildfire Smoke Air Quality Index - http://www.ncuaqmd.org/index.php?page=wildfire.aqi
Fire Information Board Locations:
Platina Store — 4554 State Route 36W, Platina, CA
Harrison Gulch Guard Station — 2555 State Route 36W, Platina, CA
Wildwood Inn and RV Park — 2721 Wildwood Rd, Wildwood, CA
Post Mountain Rd — Post Mountain Rd & State Route 36W, Post Mountain, CA
South Fork Mountain Vista — Horse Ridge Lookout Rd & State Route 36W, Mad River, CA
The Watering Hole (Mad River Burger Bar) — 2515 State Route 36W, Mad River, CA
Mad River Ranger Station — 741 State Route 36W, Mad River, CA
Southern Trinity High School — 600 Van Duzen Rd, Mad River, CA
Dinsmore Store — 43819 State Route 36W, Bridgeville, CA
Hayfork Ranger Station — 111 Trinity Street, Hayfork, CA
Press Releases:
Press Release - Environmental Health - September 22, 2020.pdf
Press Release - Clean Air Centers - October 2, 2020
Press Release - August Complex Damage Assessment - October 6, 2020
Press Release - August Complex Damage Assessment - October 9, 2020