An RV fire on Bell Springs Road in July could have turned into a wildfire, but recent brush-clearing efforts helped firefighters contain the flames before they spread.
Tag: Mendocino County Fire Safe Council
Posted inFire & Emergency
Ridgewood Ranch mobile home residents organize to reduce wildfire risk
The 55+ community at Seabiscuit’s former home takes wildfire safety into its own hands.
Posted inFire & Emergency
Mendocino County’s Round Valley prepares for fire season with a prescribed burn
On May 30, fire officials burned 55 acres to create a safe area for Covelo residents to retreat to in case of wildfire.
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 inPolitics & Government
Defunding of AmeriCorps by Trump administration ends crucial Mendocino County service program
GrizzlyCorps, which places fellows in rural communities throughout the state, has been eliminated as a result of AmeriCorps cuts.