The fire, first caught by an AI camera, has burned 4,128 acres and is 46% contained near the Lake-Mendocino county line.
Tag: lightning
Posted inFire & Emergency
Slide 1 Fire in Mendocino National Forest contained at 473 acres
The fire, just north of the Mendocino-Humboldt County line, was started by lightning.
Posted inMendocino
Cal Fire confirms lightning strikes started twelve fires in Covelo area (updated 9:29 a.m.)
Northern Mendocino county remains at-risk for dry lightning.
Posted inFire & Emergency
Thunderstorm brings heavy rain, car wrecks, reports of spot fires to Willits area — small wildfire north of Covelo likely started by lightning — thunderstorms will continue into tonight (update 5:20pm)
Expect helicopter traffic as Cal Fire continues to search for lightning starts.
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Fire weather watch issued for Mendocino Co. — new thunderstorms possible
We’ll keep you updated as more info comes in.