Environment & Natural Resources
Slide 1 Fire in Mendocino National Forest contained at 473 acres
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The fire, just north of the Mendocino-Humboldt County line, was started by lightning.
Mendocino
Cal Fire confirms lightning strikes started twelve fires in Covelo area (updated 9:29 a.m.)
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Northern Mendocino county remains at-risk for dry lightning.
Cal Fire
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)
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Expect helicopter traffic as Cal Fire continues to search for lightning starts.
Fire & Emergency
Fire weather watch issued for Mendocino Co. — new thunderstorms possible
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We’ll keep you updated as more info comes in.
Emergency
Gov. Newsom declares statewide emergency over fires and extreme weather
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A number of lightning fires have grown substantially and the heat wave is ongoing.
