Murray Road Fuel Break Update | Eureka News

Eureka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 8, 2026 · 1m

Starting mid-August 2026, parts of the McKinleyville Community Forest and Murray Road Parking Area will be temporarily closed for critical wildfire safety work. This fuel break project, part of Phase Six of Humboldt County’s Community Wildfire Protection Plan, aims to reduce flammable vegetation, improve firefighter access, and create safer evacuation routes. Led by the Humboldt County Resource Conservation District with local partners, the effort is funded through a CAL FIRE grant supporting California’s Climate Investments — prioritizing environmental resilience and equity in disadvantaged…