MENDOCINO NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. – A fire that began burning Saturday on the Mendocino National Forest was reported to have reached approximately 350 acres by Sunday morning.
The Mill Fire was spotted at 3 p.m. Saturday near Mill Valley Campground in Colusa County, forest officials reported.
By Sunday morning firefighters had reached 40 percent containment on the fire, according to forest spokesperson Tamara Schmidt.
Schmidt said full containment is expected by Friday, July 13.
A Type 3 Incident Team is currently working on the fire with more resources coming in Sunday, Schmidt said.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. Forest officials are not currently aware of any injuries associated with this fire.
Mill Valley, Mill Creek and Letts Lake campgrounds have been evacuated, as well as the Board Camp summer home tract. Approximately 25 structures are threatened, including the campgrounds, according to Schmidt.
Evacuees with recreational equipment remaining at the campgrounds should contact the Stonyford Work Center at 530-963-3128 to make arrangements to reclaim their gear.
The M10 Road between Letts Lake and Fouts Springs, leading to Stonyford, is currently inaccessible. Visitors are being asked to avoid the Fouts Springs and Davis Flat area due to increased fire traffic. This includes off-highway vehicle (OHV) trail systems in the area.
For more information, please contact the Mendocino National Forest at 530-934-3316, the Stonyford Work Center at 530-963-3128, or visit www.fs.usda.gov/mendocino .