A message from Cal Fire’s Kurt McCray in light of fire season

Fortuna, Ca., (Cal Fire)-The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Humboldt-Del Norte Unit Chief Kurt McCray would like to take a moment to remind everyone that California is experiencing an unprecedented start to 2018 fire season. State, Federal, and Local
Agency fire crews are spread throughout California cooperatively battling several large fires
as well as responding to numerous calls of service. The current weather patterns are
predicted to continue to bring hot and dry weather to all areas of California producing record
low humidities and fuel moisture which may result in large fire growth.
The public is reminded to stay alert to current critical weather and fire conditions.
Please adhere to any road closures and evacuation warnings that may be issued in the area
you are living or traveling. As a reminder yield to emergency vehicles and watch out for
emergency personnel working alongside or near roadways. Residual smoke from the
ongoing fires may continue to impact the local area.