- Elizabeth Larson
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Hopkins fire cause determined to be arson
The Hopkins fire remained at 257 acres on Wednesday, with containment up to 95%.
The fire began at 2:15 p.m. Sunday in the area of East Hopkins and North State streets.
While Cal Fire’s Wednesday evening report gave arson as the cause, it did not give further details.
The agency said in a separate report that it had made an arrest, although it did not identify the individual.
Cal Fire said damage assessments found that 30 residences and 16 other structures had been destroyed, while four homes and another structure were damaged.
No injuries have been reported to civilians or firefighters.
On Wednesday, 16 engines, six water tenders, seven hand crews and 223 firefighting personnel remained assigned to the incident, Cal Fire said.
Evacuation orders have been canceled but Cal Fire said warnings remain in effect from State Street to the 5000 block of East Side Calpella Road, Road B to Redwood Valley, Lake Mendocino at Lake Ridge and Lake Mendocino Drive. Evacuation centers have been closed.
Cal Fire said fire personnel saw minimal smoldering on Wednesday, with the fire entering patrol status.
The agency said firefighters will remain at scene throughout the night, patrolling for hot spots, hazards and continuing mop-up.
Cal Fire said the Hopkins fire is expected to be fully contained on Saturday.
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