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Hoopa Volunteers Stop Fire at Midnight | Eureka News
A wildfire dubbed Rodeo 1 erupted near the Nixon Fishing Hole at 11 PM, threatening homes as it climbed steep, brush-covered hillsides. With big water trucks stuck due to terrain, crews relied on nimble four-by-fours and local volunteers to fight the blaze. When federal resources were pulled away to tackle a new fire nearby, it was the Hoopa Valley Volunteer Fire Department who kept Rodeo 1 from reaching any structures — containing it by 12:45 AM with zero injuries or damage. A stark reminder: with dry conditions and rising heat, every spark matters — call 911 if you see smoke or flames…
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