Monday, October 14, 2024

Oak Fire Evacuations Orders Lifted, Says Mendocino Sheriff’s Office

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The following is a press release issued by the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office:

Incident Commanders for the August Complex West Zone and OakFire hosted a camp tour and fire briefing for State Senator Mike McGuire and members of the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors [Picture from Cal Fire Mendocino Facebook page]

The Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office, CALFIRE and Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is announcing that ALL Evacuation Orders and Warnings have been LIFTED in regards to the Oak Fire in Willits, California.

This includes the previous Zones identified as being:

Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10, Zone 11 and Zone 12.

ALL road closures in the Oak Fire affected areas have also been LIFTED.

Be aware there may be traffic interruptions due to fire crews and utility workers still operating in the area.  Unburned pockets of fuel continue to burn within the interior of the fire and smoke may be visible.

View the most current evacuation map at:  https://tinyurl.com/MendoEvac

For electrical safety tips after a wildfire, refer to PG&E at:  https://tinyurl.com/y7dny9tt

For more information about wildfire preparedness visit:  www.readyforwildfire.org

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Matt LaFever
Matt LaFeverhttps://mendofever.com/
For the past seven years, Matt LaFever has covered the North Coast of California in both print and radio news. A Humboldt State graduate, he has lived in the Emerald Triangle for nearly 20 years. His reporting spans local issues like crime and wildfires. When not writing, Matt is an avid outdoorsman, exploring Northern California’s rugged landscapes. Reach out to him at matthewplafever@gmail.com.

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