Eel fire 100-percent contained
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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – The Mendocino National Forest reported Thursday evening that the Eel fire is 100-percent contained at 972 acres.
Forest spokeswoman Punky Moore said all areas and roads in the fire area are open.
The fire, which started July 31, is located 10 miles east of Covelo. Moore said the cause is under investigation.
After the fire is contained, there is still work to do to improve the fireline and patrol the area to ensure embers from smoldering vegetation do not spread outside the containment line, Moore said.
Seventy personnel remain on the incident including two crews, three engines, one dozer and two water tenders.
Forest officials ask the people use caution while traveling through the area as personnel and equipment are still working on the fire.