Latest / Eureka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Fire Grows as Dragon Eggs Deploy | Eureka News
The MP-18 fire has exploded to 7,000 acres with just 22% containment as crews battle fierce flames near Big Hill Ridge using high-tech “dragon eggs” — plastic spheres that ignite fuel in hard-to-reach spots. Focus remains on the Mill Creek corridor, where firefighters are holding the line west of Oil Springs Road with strategic burns and retardant drops. Rising temps and a looming inversion mean fire activity could surge once the inversion breaks. Evacuations are underway, and Highway 96 north of Hoopa is closed — stay alert and prepare for more intense conditions. Listen in comfort:Get a…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.