The Pass Fire, burning off of Hams Pass Road in the Hulls Mountain area began Aug. 3 and has so far burned 644 acres, according to Cal Fire.
On Saturday the fire reached 90-percent containment, and is expected to be fully contained on Sunday, Cal Fire reported.
Approximately 540 personnel, 24 fire engines (17 from Cal Fire), 24 fire crews (16 from Cal Fire), two dozers and five water tenders were on scene Saturday, Cal Fire said.
Cal Fire has held a unified command with the US Forest Service, and intends to transition the command to the Forest Service on Sunday.
Along with Cal Fire and the Forest Service, cooperating agencies include Brooktrails Fire Department, Covelo Fire Department, Laytonville Fire Department, Little Lake Fire Department, Redwood Valley/Calpella Fire Department, Ukiah Valley Fire Protection District and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
So far, the fire has cost $2.1 million to fight, according to Cal Fire. The cause remains under investigation.
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