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Work continues to contain lightning-caused fires on Mendocino National Forest
MENDOCINO NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. – Lightning sparked multiple new fires on the Mendocino National Forest after early morning thunderstorms moved across the area Sunday.
Fire managers have identified and staffed six fires. Additional resources have been ordered to assist.
The largest fire is the Doe fire located near Valley View Orchard approximately 35 miles northwest of Willows. in Glenn County.
Forest officials reported on Sunday evening that the Doe fire was estimated at 100 acres with an engine, two air tankers, one helicopter and an air attack assigned.
The other fires are scattered around the Grindstone Ranger District and range in size from half an acre to 15 acres, except for the Bean fire on the Covelo Ranger District which is estimated at five acres, officials said.
The forest’s primary wildfire response strategy for 2020 is aggressive initial attack and rapid containment to minimize the number of large wildfires.