Incident Update Monument Fire

Situation Summary

Current Situation:

Extended extreme drought, fuel conditions, rugged terrain and spot fires continue to challenge firefighters. Active fire growth is expected in areas where smoke clears under the influence of critically dry fuels.

Firefighters continue to keep the fire within the Dutch Creek drainage to prevent progression towards Oregon Mountain, Weaverville and Douglas City. The fire has
not crossed the Trinity River to the east. Fire crews are working to improve the Sierra Pacific Industries road system to utilize it as direct fire line north of Hayfork. Firefighters continue to make progress in containing the spot fire in the Maxwell Creek area.

A combination of direct and indirect strategies are used to limit fire spread to the south towards Hayfork, Douglas City, Hyampom, and private timber plantations.

Northern California has experienced large fire activity and will likely experience an extended fire season. Fires burning in northern California are exhibiting extreme fire growth based on critical fuel conditions. The prioritization of resources is always based on life, property, and natural resources. Under these drought conditions, wildfires are burning rapidly with extreme severity and have traveled up to 8 miles in a single day. Fire spread is fuel driven and does not depend on wind speed, as we have seen in previous years. Firefighters are experiencing conditions never seen before, such as increased spread rates, spotting and active nighttime burning. We coordinate very closely with the US Forest Service and CalOES for our local and out of state partners, to ensure resources are shared.

**A new Fire Information line has been established for the South Zone of the Monument Fire. Please call (949) 433-2638.**

Community Meetings:
A virtual community meeting will be held at 6:00 P.M. tonight, August 21st, 2021. The meeting will be live streamed on the CAL FIRE Shasta-Trinity Unit Facebook page, CAL FIRE IMT 5’s YouTube channel and Shasta Trinity National Forest Facebook page. All links are listed above or use the QR code to the left.

Evacuation Orders, Evacuation Warnings, & Road Closures

For the latest road closures and evacuation information in Trinity County visit:
https://www.facebook.com/Trinity-County-Sheriffs-Office-1635934306689276

Evacuation Orders:
Trinity County – The Monument Fire continues to threaten communities in Trinity County. Evacuation orders remain in effect for areas of Hayfork, Sky Ranch Road, Junction City, Red Hill, Canyon Creek, Coopers Bar, Big Bar, Del Loma, Big Flat, Helena, Cedar Flat, Burnt Ranch and Barker Mountain. For detailed evacuation information, visit the Trinity County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/Trinity-County-Sheriffs-Office-1635934306689276/ 

Evacuation Warnings:
In effect for Weaverville, Douglas City, Hawkins Bar, Trinity Village, Denny, and areas of Hayfork. For detailed evacuation information, visit the Trinity County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/Trinity-County-Sheriffs-Office-1635934306689276/

Road Closures:
Hwy 299 is closed between Cedar Flat and 0.4 miles west of McCoy Lane Road due to fire activity and fire related rockslides and downed snags. It is an important transportation route between the Pacific coast and inland communities where closure limits access to medical care for residents downriver in the fire area.

Sign up for Trinity County Code Red Alerts:
https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/en-US/BF42F95647FB

Evacuation Centers:

• Fireman’s Hall Pavilion (Humboldt County)
  9 Park Street
  Fortuna, CA 95540
  
  
• Willow Creek Bible Church (Humboldt County)
  39 Barannan Mountain Road
  Willow Creek, CA 95573
  
  
• Shasta College
  1155 Old Oregon Trail Building 1900
  Redding Ca 96949

Animal Evacuation Centers:

• Small & Large Animals:
• Hoopa Rodeo Grounds Pine Creek Road Willow Creek, CA 95573
• Trinity County Animal Shelter 563 Mountain View St. Weaverville, CA 96093 (530) 623-1370

Property Damage Assessment: 

CAL FIRE damage inspection teams will continue to make assessments in affected areas. For questions and information regarding the status of your property, call Trinity County Office of Emergency Services (OES) at (530) 623-1116.

Forest Closures:  Effective August 7, 2021 through October 31, 2021, the Shasta-Trinity Forest has issued Forest Order No. 14-21-21 Monument Fire Closure. Information on the forest order can be found on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest website at Shasta-Trinity NF .

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

Engines

135

Water Tenders

57

Helicopters

13

Dozers

50

Hand Crews

34

Other

24

Total Personnel

1715

Cooperating Agencies