The Deer fire was contained at 3 a.m. Saturday at less than a half acre. Containment means there is a line around the fire and it is no longer spreading, while control means the fire is extinguished.
Control was expected by 3 p.m. Saturday.
The fire started in the Deer Valley Campground, which is located on the southwest side of the Upper Lake Ranger District, as Lake County News has reported.
Forest officials said the cause is still under investigation.
Resources working on the fire this morning include a 20-person California Conservation Corp crew, two engines and one water tender.
The Mendocino National Forest entered into fire restrictions on Saturday morning. Under these restrictions, fires, campfires, charcoal fires or stoves are prohibited on the national forest unless in approved designated recreation sites, which includes Deer Valley Campground.
“This summer the Mendocino National Forest has been very fortunate when it comes to wildland fire,” said Acting Forest Supervisor Lee Johnson. “We would like Forest visitors to help us continue this by being safe when using fires in designated areas, complying with fire restrictions and reporting smoke when they see it. By being aware we can all help protect the Forest’s resources from human-caused wildfires.”
Fire season typically ends in late fall following a series of drenching, measurable rains in the mountains.
As a reminder, the following activities are also prohibited as part of the fire restrictions:
Smoking except within an enclosed vehicle or in the designated recreation sites listed above.
Welding or operating an acetylene or other torch with an open flame.
Using explosives.
Possessing, discharging or using any kind of fireworks.
For more information, please contact the Mendocino National Forest at 530-934-3316, or visit www.fs.usda.gov/mendocino.
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