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Humboldt Fire District responded to a Structure Fire at 49 Fellman Rd in Freshwater. The first arriving HFD engine reported an approx. 600 sq ft. detached out building fully involved with fire threatening a large two story residential structure. HFD personnel placed two hose lines into operation protecting the two-story residence and extinguishing the fire in the outbuilding. The fire was controlled in 32 minutes with no damage sustained to the two-story residential structure. The fire heavily damaged the outbuilding and a vehicle parked next to the outbuilding. During overhaul operations firefighters discovered a marijuana grow inside a room of the outbuilding. The Humboldt County Sheriff was notified and responded to the fire scene. Firefighters ensured the fire was completely extinguished and HFD fire investigators arrived on scene. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Humboldt Fire District was dispatched to report of a Structure Fire in the 5500 block of Paradise in the Humboldt Bay Mobile Estates. A large column of black smoke was visible from Humboldt Fire District Station 12 upon dispatch. The first arriving engine found a doublewide mobile home fully involved with fire with a neighboring residence threatened. A 1 ¾" hose line was extended to protect the neighboring residence. As more engines arrived on scene an interior attack was initiated but crews quickly exited the structure due to heavy fire conditions and a partial collapse of the roof structure. The fire was controlled from the exterior of the structure in approx. 30 min. Crews reentered the structure for overhaul operations and discovered a dog inside the residence that did not survive. The Humboldt Area Red Cross was contacted to provide assistance to the single occupant of the residence. Humboldt Fire District crews remained on scene for approx 3 hours to conduct an investigation and ensure the fire was completely extinguished.

The Humboldt No.1 Fire District responded to a reported vehicle accident with extrication on SB Hwy 101 and Herrick Ave. The first arriving engine found an SUV on its roof blocking the fast lane of SB Hwy 101 with fuel actively leaking from the vehicle. SB Hwy 101 was immediately closed and remained closed throughout the incident. One occupant suffered major injuries and was trapped in the vehicle. It took Firefighters 20 minutes to extricate the occupant from the vehicle using "The Jaws of Life." A second occupant was ejected from the vehicle and suffered fatal injuries. A third occupant suffered minor injuries. Firefighters used Class "B" foam and absorbent to control the approximately 20 gallons fuel spill. HFD personnel remained on scene for 2 hours assisting CHP and Cal Trans with re-opening SB Hwy 101.

The Humboldt No.1 Fire District responded to a smoke investigation at South Bay Elementary School. It was reported that red smoke was seen coming from the playground area. The Humboldt County Sheriff also had reports of several building burglar alarm activations. Engine 8112 arrived to investigate and found a classroom in the center portion of the school fully involved in fire. A structure fire response was initiated bringing additional engine companies from the Humboldt No.1 Fire District and the City of Eureka to the school. The first engine on scene established a water supply and initiated an aggressive attack, knocking down the fire and confining it's spread to the classroom of origin. As additional fire units arrived on scene, additional hose lines were positioned and the fire was controlled and extinguished. Firefighters remained on scene performing overhaul and salvage operations for several hours. The school sustained significant damage to the building's roof structural members and the cause of the fire is currently undetermined. An investigation into the cause continues.

The fire burned the sub-floor area around the furnace. Furnace was found to have fallen below sub-floor space allowing fire to build and become deep seated within concealed spaces of the structure, moving vertically and extending into the attic space. Two Humboldt Fire District engine companies and three Eureka Fire Department engine companies worked aggressively to contain the fire from further structural damage.

Three engines and a water tender from Humboldt Fire District and EFD responded to a reported barn fire near the intersection of Elk River Rd and Pine Hill Ave. Upon arrival, engine companies found a 150' x 100' wood framed, metal roofed barn fully involved in fire. A short time after the arrival of the first engine company, the roof of the barn had collapsed. Mutual aid from neighboring towns of Loleta, Fortuna, and Ferndale Fire provided water tenders for a water supply. Crews had control of the fire within 30 minutes with full extinguishment expected by mid-morning on 9-04-07. Cause of fire is under investigation at this time.

HFD and EFD units were dispatched to a reported structure fire at 3782 Soule St. First arriving units reported a detached outbuilding fully involved in fire with an exposure of a residence under going renovation / rebuilding. Three engines and a total of 11 fire personnel contained the fire to the building of origin with minor damage to exposure. The building was unoccupied at the time of the fire, having suffered a previous structure fire (HFD incident # 07-1020 on 8-24-2007). The outbuilding was a complete loss. Cause of fire is under investigation.

Humboldt Fire District One and the Eureka Fire Department arrived to find a fully involved singlewide mobile home structure. Three engine companies, one water tender, two duty officers, totaled 14 fire personnel on scene. Firefighters efforts protected two residential structures from exposure and extinguished the fire building. The occupant of the involved mobile home perished in the fire. In an effort to help, two neighbors had minor injuries and were evaluated by EMS personnel on scene. No one was transported to the hospital.

Remarks: Humboldt Fire Dist. Engine 11 was dispatched to an injury traffic collision at the intersection of Walnut at Greenbriar Street. Upon arrival, HFD found two vehicles involved in a head on collision with one person requiring extrication. A total of two HFD engine companies and a HFD Duty Officer utilized the "Jaws of Life" to successfully extricate the victim. Total time to extricate the victim from time of arrival to completion was approximately 20 minutes. HFD Personnel assisted Advanced Life Support personnel from City Ambulance with patient care. Patient was transported to St. Joseph's Hospital Emergency Room. The California Highway Patrol responded to handle the traffic report. Two passengers from the second involved vehicle denied any injuries and declined patient care.

Remarks: Three engines (1 HFD, 2 EFD) and two duty officers (1 HFD, 1 EFD) were dispatched to a reported structure fire at 2328 Donna Drive in Humboldt Hill area of Eureka. First arriving units found a single story wood frame residential structure with smoke and flames coming from the rear of the structure. Units on scene were able to aggressively attack the fire and gain control within 15 minutes of arrival. The house sustained fire damage to the exterior, a bathroom, and several adjoining rooms. The house also suffered heavy smoke damage thoughout. Occupant/Owners were home at the time of the fire, but fortunately no civilians or fire personnel were injured. The fire is under investigation, but is believed that the fire started on the building's exterior and spread interior via a bathroom window. There are no suspicious circumstances regarding this fire.

Remarks: 3 Engines from Humboldt Fire District and City of Eureka responded to a structure fire located near the 1300 block of Santa Clara Street. Quick response and actions by fire crews confined the fire damage to the living room area of an unoccupied duplex. Fire officials believe the fire started in or around a vacuum cleaner.