LAKE COUNTY Calif, -- Ranch fire containment more than doubled Tuesday night to 46 percent. Acreage increased more than 7,000 acres ending the night at 251,166 acres.
The northern portion remained active overnight, moving further into the Mendocino National Forest transitioning into dense stands of mixed conifer, According to Cal Fire.
Overnight fire crews worked the southern and south-east edges to increase containment and continue to work towards the threat to the surrounding communities in those areas.
The River Fire had no overnight movement while containment gains increased three percent to 81 percent with acreage remaining at 48,920.
Totals for the Mendocino Complex are 300,086 acres and 47 percent total containment.
Mendocino Complex update; Containment increases sharply on Ranch fire
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