Press Releases 2021

Fire engine with people and firefighter's and a lot of toys

Arcata Fire Annual Toys for Tots Drive Another Huge Success in 2021

(McKinleyville, CA) – December 9, 2021 – “Because every child deserves a little Christmas.”

Teddy Bear in Marine Corp Uniform holding a Toys for Tots banner

Toys for Tots Collection Donation

Arcata Fire District and the Arcata Professional Firefighters Local 4981

A firefighter is using a ladder to access the roof of a barber shop, with fire trucks visible in the background.

Commercial Structure Fire, McKinleyville - June 10, 2021

CLOSE CALL IN THE MCKINLEYVILLE SHOPPING CENTER

Residential Structure Fire, McKinleyville - June 2, 2021

MCKINLEYVILLE HOME LOST IN FIRE

Four adult males with newly donated fire fighting equipment

Arcata Fire District Receives Generous Grant from the Simpson Family Fund - May 14, 2021

SIMPSON FAMILY FUND DONATES FIREFIGHTER RESCUE EQUIPMENT FOR THE ARCATA FIRE DISTRICT

The image displays various Kidde smoke alarm models, showing their designs and key features like button types and battery access.

Kidde Smoke Alarm Recall - May 10, 2021

McKinleyville, CA - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has shared a recall of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms that may fail to alert properly.

Photo of interior of clothes dry containing charred clothing

Structures Saved by Bystanders - Arcata April 12, 2021

INDEPENDENT ACTIONS PREVENT CATASTROPHIC LOSSES

Structure Fire - McKinlevyille Avenue March 15, 2021

MCKINLEYVILLE RESIDENT SAVED BY HER NEIGHBORS

A building is engulfed in flames at night, with smoke rising and vegetation nearby. It appears to be a significant fire.

Residential Fire - Babler Road, McKinleyville March 9, 2021

RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE FIRE IN MCKINLEYVILLE

Explosion & Structure Fire - Bayview Street Arcata February 19, 2021

EXPLOSION RESULTS IN RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE FIRE

Structure Fire Arcata - February 9, 2021

ARSON SUSPECTED IN EMMERSON MILL FIRE

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