Humboldt rallies around community members affected by Friday’s fire

Over $100,000 has been raised for displaced residents and businesses as of Monday morning

A fire Friday in Arcata caused an estimated $18 million in damages, and resulted in people losing their homes, businesses and art studios located in Arcata’s downtown.

The Arcata Fire chief described the blaze as a “once in a career type of a fire.”

Arcata Fire believes 4 buildings hosting 7 businesses and a number of above-ground apartments were completely destroyed, with a few nearby seeing smoke, heat and flooding damage.

The number of people displaced from apartments inside was not immediately known, but the Red Cross and city of Arcata are assisting residents whose homes and possessions were lost.

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By:  Sage Alexander
Source: Eureka Times-Standard

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