Trinity County residents had a chance Monday night to get an update on the fires burning in the area.
Forest Service Incident Commander Rocky Opliger voiced his concerns at the meeting in in Hayfork.
Crews continue to pour into Trinity County from at least five other states, but Opliger says things could get worse before they get better.
An inversion layer — that’s when pressure changes push warmer air to a higher altitude — is trapping smoke in the area. The poor air quality and visibility may not lift anytime soon, and chances for dry lighting tonight and again later in the week could spark even more fires.
Bad weather grounded firefighting planes Sunday.
The Trinity County fair, which had been scheduled for this weekend, has been canceled.
Two community meetings are coming up, in the Hyampom Volunteer Fire Department Wednesday at 2 p.m., and at the Burnt Ranch Elementary School Thursday at 4 p.m.
Below you will find a list of clean air centers opened in the region. People who are at greatest risk of experiencing symptoms due to smoke include those with respiratory disease (such as asthma), those with heart disease, young children, and older adults. These sensitive populations should stay indoors and avoid prolonged activity.
Clean Air Centers
Hayfork Evacuation Center (Open 24 Hours)
Solid Rock Church
66 Tule Creek Road
Hayfork
Roderick Senior Center (9:00am - 3:00pm)
90 Corral Avenue
Hayfork
Mad River Evacuation Center (Open 24 Hours)
Van Duzen Community Center
591 Van Duzen Road
Mad River
Golden Age Center (9:00am - 7:00pm)
201 Browns Ranch Rd
Weaverville
Junction City School (9:00am - 7:00pm)
After School Program Room
430 Red Hill Rd
Junction City
Burnt Ranch School (9:00am - 7:00pm)
251 Burnt Ranch School Road (Classroom #6)
¼ mile off of Hwy 299
Burnt Ranch