NORTH COAST, Calif. – A wildland fire complex that began overnight has turned fatal.
Cal Fire said the Redwood complex, burning in Potter and Redwood valleys, has led to one civilian death.
The complex – first reported just after 10:30 p.m. Sunday – has so far burned a total of 10,000 acres, with zero containment, Cal Fire said.
Cal Fire said the complex has destroyed 80 structures so far.
Information about the individual who died in the fire was not immediately available.
Cal Fire also reported that there have been two serious injuries to civilians during the incident.
Resources committed to the complex have grown since the early morning.
Cal Fire said late on Monday morning that a total of 410 personnel – including 42 overhead staff and 10 chief officers – are assigned, along with 26 engine companies, eight fire crews, five water tenders, four bulldozers, two air tankers, one air attack and one helicopter.
Additional information will be posted as it becomes available.
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