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The Smith River Complex is a group of 11 fires burning in Gasquet. The largest fire in the group, the Holiday Fire, has been estimated to be about 100 acres, according to the U.S. Forest Services Six Rivers National Park unit.

Much of Mendocino County can expect an uneasy mixture of heat, drift smoke and possible thunderstorms this weekend, the National Weather Service reported.

Due to extreme wildfire risk with active fires near transmission lines, Pacific Power has de-energized a transmission line serving the Crescent City area for the safety of the public and

The Six Rivers National Forest has received approximately 150 lightning strikes across the forest since Tuesday evening, resulting in at least 27 confirmed fires. Thus far, there are 16 confirmed

No evacuations yet for the Lone Pine fire, which is in Six Rivers National Forest and Hoopa Valley Tribal land south of Hoopa near Tish Tang ridge. But an evacuation advisory has been issued by the Hoopa Office of Emergency Services for those close to the blaze — this means that residents should prepare for a possible evacuation and learn their evacuation zone. This advisory is for residents north of the Bigfoot Scenic Byway and those south and east of Tish Tang Road.

Firefighters battling lightning-sparked blazes in northwest California have gotten some help from wet weather.

Wet Weather Helps Fire Crews Battle Northern California Wildfires

The Smith River Complex is a group of 11 fires burning in Gasquet. The largest fire in the group, the Holiday Fire, has been estimated to be about 100 acres, according to the U.S. Forest Services Six Rivers National Park unit.

No evacuation orders are issued for the Lone Pine fire, which is in Six Rivers National Forest and Hoopa Valley Tribal land south of Hoopa near Tish Tang Ridge. But an evacuation advisory has been issued.

Wildfires in Humboldt County and surrounding areas are impacting the local air quality.