Overview
- Hundreds of evacuees were allowed back into Eureka under a 'Set' advisory with U.S. Highway 6 reopened for staged reentry as authorities continue safety checks.
- Incident updates list the Iron Fire at 40,614 acres with 27% containment and 679 personnel assigned, including crews, helicopters, engines, and heavy equipment.
- Fire managers report no confirmed loss of primary residences so far but say damage assessments for RVs and remote outbuildings are ongoing.
- Crews have used burnout operations and direct and indirect line construction to strengthen containment lines while warning that red-flag weather and gusty winds could drive half-mile spotting.
- Gas service was shut off for safety and Enbridge Gas representatives are assisting residents during reentry, with officials warning that utility restoration and patrols for new starts will continue.