Firefighters battling the Smith River Complex Fire are making significant progress in containing the blaze, with containment lines extended to 65% on the northern edge
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Intermittent Closures Announced for US199 Starting Thursday
In an effort to expedite critical maintenance and repairs, U.S. 199 in Del Norte County will undergo intermittent, full closures beginning this Thursday. These closures
US199 Reopens After Extended Smith River Complex Fire Closure
US199, commonly known as the Redwood Highway, has reopened between O’Brien and the California border over the weekend after a period of closure due to
Pacific Power Restores Electricity to Del Norte County
As a result of Pacific Power’s coordinated effort, all customers in Del Norte County now have access to running electricity. However, it’s worth noting that
Smith River Complex Crews Making Most of Favorably Weather Before Heat Returns
Today marks the beginning of a significant drying trend in the ongoing Smith River Complex efforts, a development closely watched by firefighters who have been
Authorities Open US199 for Limited Commercial Traffic
In a collaborative effort to address the ongoing challenges posed by the Smith River Complex Fire, multiple agencies have implemented a limited reopening of US199
Shift in Winds Clears Smoke, Boosts Smith River Complex Firefighting Efforts
In a turn of events, a change in wind direction on Tuesday provided much-needed relief to the Illinois Valley as smoke cleared from the region.
Smith River Complex Grows to 67,000 Acres With 0% Containment
Firefighters have been hard at work battling the Smith River Complex fires that ignited on August 15, 2023, in the rugged terrain of Six Rivers
Pacific Power Restores Power to Most Crescent City Customers
With field crews working around the clock, Pacific Power has now restored power to nearly all customers in the Crescent City and Del Norte County
Pacific Power Provides Generator Power to Thousands Amidst Wildfire Shutoffs
In response to ongoing wildfire activity and transmission line disruptions, Pacific Power has been working to provide temporary power solutions for residents in the Crescent
S. Oregon Evacuations Expand as Smith River Complex Burns Uncontrollably
In a race against time and nature, the Smith River Complex Fire has grown to a staggering 40,000 acres with zero percent containment. The firefighting
Smith River Complex Fire Overruns “Wild Frontier” Cameras
Tonight, the Smith River Complex, a raging wildfire that started in Northern California, has moved closer towards Josephine County, Oregon, raising concerns for area residents
