- Elizabeth Larson
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Ranch, River fires growing in Mendocino County
THIS STORY IS BEING UPDATED.
NORTH COAST, Calif. – Firefighters are working two fast-growing wildland fire incidents that began Friday Mendocino County.
The Ranch and the River fires have between them burned hundreds of acres, according to reports from the scene.
The Ranch fire was first reported in an area off Highway 20 near Potter Valley, near a well-known buffalo ranch.
Cal Fire said shortly before 3:15 p.m. that the fire had burned 175 acres with zero containment.
It’s reported to be burning in grass, with aircraft dropping water and retardant to slow its progress.
Cal Fire said 12 engines, three water tenders, two helicopters, four hand crews, five dozers and 192 personnel are assigned.
The River fire also began on Friday in the area of Old River Road near Hopland, officials reported.
Just before 3:30 p.m. aircraft were diverted from the Ranch incident to the River incident.
At about the same time, the River fire was reported to be about 400 acres.
Due to big fires raging around the state – including the Carr fire near Redding – a large amount of air resources have not been available to respond.
New information will be published as soon as it becomes available.
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