Large waves damage homes in Shelter Cove

SHELTER COVE, Calif. — Four homes were damaged by large waves today in Shelter Cove, according to the Shelter Cove Fire Department.

The wreckage came shortly after the National Weather Service in Eureka posted a high surf warning for Humboldt, Del Norte and Mendocino counties. The NWS warned of large breaking waves of up to 30 feet. These dangerous waves may last until 6 a.m. on Friday.

As a safety precaution, Shelter Cove Fire officials have temporarily closed all Bureau of Land Management day-use areas and beaches until the swells subside.