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Press release from the Humboldt County Office of Emergency Services:

Due to positive developments in fire behavior and the hard work of firefighters from Humboldt County and beyond, the Evacuation Order for zone HUM-E057 has been downgraded to an Evacuation Warning (this zone includes southern Patterson Road and the Bigfoot Subdivision). Residents who live in this zone may begin to return home with caution but should remain ready to evacuate again at a moment’s notice. Please remain cautious of potential hazards and emergency personnel working the fire. ⚠ ALL OTHER EVACUATION ORDERS AND WARNINGS REMAIN IN PLACE. ⚠ 𝗥𝗘𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗛𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗔𝗙𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗔 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗗𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗘 Once a wildfire has burned through or near an area, many dangers can remain. Firefighters and utility workers begin restoring fire damaged areas as soon as they can. It is important to be aware of the hazards and know what to look for once an evacuation order is lifted. 1️⃣ When driving, watch for trees, brush and rocks which may have been weakened or loosened by fire weather and response. Be aware of debris or damage to roadways. 2️⃣ Inspect your home: check for the smell of gas and use a battery-powered flashlight to check for hot embers in rain gutters, on the roof, under overhangs, under decks and crawl spaces, wood and debris piles and attic. 3️⃣ If electricity is off, make sure all appliances are off before turning power back on. If there are any electrical wires on the ground, stay clear and contact your utility company immediately. 4️⃣ Discard any food that has been exposed to heat, smoke or soot. 5️⃣ Use a hose or wet towels to wet down and wipe off ash rather than sweeping or blowing it back into the air, creating unhealthy conditions. 6️⃣ Consider replacing all filters in your home and vehicle. 7️⃣ To rid your home of the smell of smoke, attach filters to box fans, cover with a wet towel doused in fabric softener and allow them to run to filter the air.

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I hope all the folks threatened by the 6 Rivers fires get a chance to turn down the anxiety. Kudos to all who protected the threatened. We caught a break in that the weather after the T storms was mellow, The Trinity River canyon can be a wind tunnel and humidity plays a big role

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