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PufPuf23

(9,720 posts) Fri Jan 2, 2026, 06:58 PM Jan 2

In Hensel Hardware building (Northtown Books etc.)

This is an ongoing situation. People may be trapped or on roof. Lots of wind.

Video and pictures at links.

https://kymkemp.com/2026/01/02/breaking-fully-involved-structure-fire-at-823-10th-street-in-arcata-ruptured-gas-main-reported/

There is live video at Redhead Blackbelt link.

https://lostcoastoutpost.com/2026/jan/2/updating-huge-fire-downtown-arcata/

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Major gas main fire at present in downtown Arcata. (Original Post) PufPuf23 Jan 2 OP

Damn, hate to hear that. I stayed near there a couple Phoenix61 Jan 2 #1

Heartbreaking. Fire is the block northeast of the Arcata Square. PufPuf23 Jan 2 #2

I had breakfast at The Big Blue Cafe and it was amazing! Phoenix61 Jan 2 #3

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1. Damn, hate to hear that. I stayed near there a couple

Fri Jan 2, 2026, 07:13 PM

Jan 2

of years ago. Very cool area.

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2. Heartbreaking. Fire is the block northeast of the Arcata Square.

Fri Jan 2, 2026, 07:24 PM

Jan 2

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3. I had breakfast at The Big Blue Cafe and it was amazing!

Fri Jan 2, 2026, 07:41 PM

Jan 2

So sad. It’s such a neat little town. 😢