On May 30, fire officials burned 55 acres to create a safe area for Covelo residents to retreat to in case of wildfire.
Author Archives: Sarah Reith
Posted inFire & Emergency
Preparing for fire plays big role in Willits blaze
A fire break created in 2017 and augmented with neighborhood help last fall stopped a wildfire in its tracks earlier this month.
Posted inFire & Emergency
Learn how to tackle wind-driven embers at wildfire town hall Monday in Ukiah
Speakers from Cal Fire, the University of California and Mendocino County fire readiness groups and government will participate.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Brooktrails’ grant for home-hardening, wildfire mitigation, gets canceled by DOGE
The almost $50 million grant is canceled due to federal cost-cutting of “wasteful” program.
Posted inEnvironment & Natural Resources
Mendocino County student scientists study fire conditions in Hopland
The Hopland Research Center hosts over 800 students this spring to learn about fire ecology.