MENDOCINO Co. , 7/27/24 – Over 150 first responders continue to work towards the containment of the Grange Fire in Anderson Valley.
According to Cal Fire, the fire was first reported around 3:38 p.m. on Thursday in the 9800 block of California State Highway 128 in Boonville. The fire is called the Grange Fire due to its proximity to the Anderson Valley Grange.
In its morning report, Cal Fire reported that the fire had scorched 90 acres, up from the original estimate of 80 acres. The fire is 55 percent contained, up from 5 percent Friday afternoon. Cal Fire and other authorities have yet to announce the cause of the fire.
Cal Fire reports that one structure was destroyed and five damaged.
Fire crews totaling 150 personnel from throughout the area are fighting the fire, including first responders from Anderson Valley, Elk, Comptche, Mendocino, Albion, the South Coast, Potter Valley, Ukiah Valley, Hopland, Laytonville, the Redwood Coast, and the North Sonoma Coast.
Today, crews will focus on mopping up hot spots and hazardous trees.
All evacuation orders and warnings have been lifted.
Highway 128 remains open.
The county’s public radio station, KZYX, reports that it “suffered catastrophic damage to major pieces of equipment, apparently from a power surge.” The station has replacement equipment on order. As a result of the fire, all programming is pre-recorded. KZYX anticipates live programming will return Monday afternoon.
Anderson Valley Fire Department’s annual fundraiser takes place Sunday in Boonville. The event features a tri-tip and chicken barbecue, silent auction and music with DJ Stevie D. Proceeds benefit the fire department, which has been tirelessly working the Grange Fire. Mendocino County Fairgrounds, 4-7 p.m., $20 for adults, $10 for kids under 12 at the door.
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What’s the status of the fire north of hwy 20? 7-27-24 saturday morning.
I’d like to know the exact reason the internet was out for the entire coast area including Fort Bragg during the first day and evening of the fire. Was the fiber optic cable damaged or was it because PG&E turned power off?
According to State Senator Mike McGuire a fiber optic cable was damaged.