MENDOCINO NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. – Fire crews – some of them using pack mules to navigate remote and difficult terrain – are continuing to make progress on a fire burning in the Yolla Bolly Wilderness on the Mendocino National Forest.
The East fire on Monday was reported to be 410 acres and 45-percent contained, forest officials said.
The fire has been burning since June 17. It’s located 23 miles northeast of Covelo in Trinity County.
The Mendocino National Forest said Monday that 50 personnel are assigned to the incident.
The fire continues to smolder deep in the No Name drainage. Officials said containment line will not be constructed in this drainage due to unnecessary risk and exposure to fire crews.
The area that is 45-percent contained is just along an area of the East Ridge on the northeast side of the confinement area, officials said.
The forest reported that the fire may stay at 45 percent containment due to its position on the slope in steep, rugged and inaccessible terrain.
Operations Monday focused on monitoring the fire in No Name drainage, repairing containment lines, transporting crews, hauling supplies and supporting the crews with a pack train and a California Conservation Corps, or CCC, crew.
Using pack mules and the CCCs on this incident reduces the need for helicopter use in the wilderness, forest officials reported.
“We greatly appreciate all of the support we have received during the management of the East and Haynes fires,” said Incident Commander Terry Warlick.
Officials said this will be the last update until significant activity occurs. Maps and photos are available here.
Crews continue making progress on East fire
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