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Thursday, July 24, 2008

Northern California Evacuations - Updated

Northern California Evacuations - July 24, 2008 - 19:00

The information provided below is listed by County (not incident) and is produced by the Northern Operations Joint Information Center@ www.jointinformation.com
Note: Information may not be up-to-date.

Residents should continue to remain alert and be prepared for evacuations if conditions change. Remain calm and follow all instructions of fire and law enforcement officials.

TRINITY COUNTY (Iron, Alps and Lime Complexes)

· A mandatory evacuation is in effect for the 299 corridor from west of Skunk Point and east of White’s Bar. Mandatory evacuation is still in effect for Corral Bottom and Huglund Ranch.
· An evacuation center is open at the Weaverville Elementary School on Highway 3 North.

A recorded line for the Lime Complex is available at (530) 226-2500, press 2. For specific inquiries contact the Fire Information Center at (530) 226-2368 or (800) 492-6766 Information is available online at www.fs.fed.us/r5/shastatrinity or www.inciweb.org.

HUMBOLDT/ DEL NORTE COUNTY (Hells Half, Complexes)

· Hells Half: The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department has issued a mandatory evacuation for the Dry Lake area.
· Hells Half: Evacuations remain in place for residents near Pry Lake.

SISKIYOU COUNTY (Bear Wallow Complexes)

· Bear Wallow: Residents in the confluence of the Little South Fork and the South Fork of the Salmon River, as well as residents of the community of Summerville, remain under a voluntary evacuation.

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Thursday, July 24, 2008

Northern California Evacuations - Updated

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