Incident Update Point Fire

Date:
07/10/2024
Time:
9:53 PM

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
80
Containment
0%
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

The Point Fire has burned 80 acres of grass and oak woodland. The fire is 0% contained and immediately threatens structures, prompting evacuations in the affected areas.

Forecasted winds and poor relative humidity recovery pose additional risks to the containment lines. There has been a significant augmentation of air and ground resources to combat the fire, with continued efforts to construct and improve control lines.

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Mandatory Evacuations

**Mandatory Evacuation Orders have been issued for the following zones. Leave now!**

- HUM-E220-A
- HUM-E220-B

Evacuation Warnings

**Evacuation Warnings have been issued for the following zones. Be prepared to leave!**

- HUM-E201-A

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
8
Water Tenders
4
Helicopters
4
Dozers
1
Hand Crews
2

Cooperating Agencies

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