Friday, October 30, 2020
Suspect Arrested for Illegal Burn That Caused Church Fire
Posted By Iridian Casarez on Fri, Oct 30, 2020 at 1:54 PM
The Church Fire, which began earlier this week near Highway 169, has been determined to be caused by an escaped illegal debris burn at the residency of Louie Meyers, who has been arrested for alleged reckless burning, reckless burning during a declared state of emergency and burning during a burn suspension.
The vegetation fire was contained at 1 1/2 acres with two structures and one commercial vehicle destroyed.
"The CAL FIRE Humboldt - Del Norte Unit would like to remind the public the burn suspension is still in effect. While cooler temperatures have become more prevalent, heavier vegetative fuels remain critically dry and will continue to carry fire. Burn permits are required year-round by the North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District, and, depending on the time of year and pile size, may also be required by CAL FIRE," the release states.
Read the full press release below.
The vegetation fire was contained at 1 1/2 acres with two structures and one commercial vehicle destroyed.
"The CAL FIRE Humboldt - Del Norte Unit would like to remind the public the burn suspension is still in effect. While cooler temperatures have become more prevalent, heavier vegetative fuels remain critically dry and will continue to carry fire. Burn permits are required year-round by the North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District, and, depending on the time of year and pile size, may also be required by CAL FIRE," the release states.
Read the full press release below.
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Iridian Casarez was a staff writer at the North Coast Journal from 2019-2023.
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