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Downtown Arcata Fire Engulfs Multiple Buildings Near Hensel’s Hardware

Officials say a ruptured gas main intensified the blaze.

Overview

  • Emergency crews reported at least four two-story structures involved, with two building collapses noted over emergency communications.
  • Authorities ordered evacuations around 9th and I streets as traffic was shut down and a large multi-agency response deployed.
  • Pacific Gas & Electric reported localized power outages for dozens of customers and isolated gas service after the line rupture.
  • Humboldt Bay Fire and other mutual-aid units responded, and the Red Cross assisted residents displaced from nearby apartments.
  • Scanner reports described people stranded on rooftops awaiting rescue, while officials had not confirmed any injuries as of the latest updates.