Firefighters are making quick work of this one and have already released some resources.
Tag: Hwy. 253
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Turnout Fire day 7: Containment reaches 100% (updated 4/24)
Better weather is forecast for later in the week.
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Six fires over the weekend as Turnout Incident reaches more than 200 acres, roughly 20% contained (updated 7:10 p.m.)
The wind has pushed the fire back into itself, slowing growth.
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“Turnout Fire,” off 253, at 50 acres, 0% contained — record temps inland, drastically low humidity — first substantial wildfire of the season in Mendocino Co. (updated 9:15pm)
Fire season is early as temperatures spike and humidity plummets.
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HAZARDOUS ROADS & POWER OUTAGES — TRAVEL ILL ADVISED — 101 closed at Reynolds Highway, & N. of Laytonville — Hwy. 253, Hwy. 175, Branscomb Rd., Mountain View Rd. and many others closed — crews working to clear roads, thousands without power across Mendocino County (updated 1/27 12pm)
It’s going to be an interesting few days.