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Firefighters increase containment on Mendocino National Forest fires
The largest incidents are the Skeleton fire and the Slides fire, located on the Upper Lake Ranger District, said forest spokeswoman Sandra Moore.
Moore said there are three other small fires in the Yolla Bolly Middle Eel Wilderness.
The Slides fire, located four miles west of Lake Pillsbury, was about 50 acres and 40-percent contained as of Thursday night, according to Moore.
There are 65 personnel at the incident, along with two dozers, 11 engines and one water tender, Moore reported.
She said steep terrain and burning material rolling downhill is hampering suppression efforts. The incident is being managed under a full suppression strategy to prevent fire from spreading into private property and structures.
More said Thursday night that the Skeleton fire was approximately 200 acres and 50-percent contained. The fire is four miles east of Lake Pillsbury.
Crews are reinforcing firelines and mopping up this incident. Approximately 120 resources are on scene including three crews, two dozers, eight engines and four water tenders. The fire is being managed under a full suppression strategy, Moore said.
Moore said there is a closure order in effect for the Skeleton fire to provide for firefighter and public safety due to the fire activity in the area.
The Forest Order No. 08-17-27 closes a portion of the M3 Road from its junction with the M10 Road and then north 14.5 miles to the Lower Nye Campground and includes the campground, Moore said. The campground is being used by firefighters and equipment.
The three fires in the Yolla Bolly Middle Eel Wilderness are the Penny, Pan and Harvey, Moore said.
Moore said smokejumpers are working on the Penny fire and the others remain unstaffed with little activity.