MendoCoastCurrent: July 14, 2008, 6:00 pm
Date/Time Started: June 20, 2008, 6:00 pm
Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE Mendocino Unit
County: Mendocino County
Location: Throughout Mendocino County
Acres Burned: 53,300
Containment: 85% contained
Expected Containment: July 16, 2008
Structures Threatened: 30 residences
Structures Destroyed: 2 residences
Injuries: 43
Fatalities: 1
Evacuations: All evacuations have been lifted
At 6 p.m. on 7/14 the following evacuation warnings have been lifted:
- Mountain View Road from Mile Post 15 to Mile Post 20
- De Haven Creek and Howard Creek drainage, North of Westport
Road Closures: All roads are currently open
Evacuation Centers: All Evac Centers still on standby
Cause: Lightning
Cooperating Agencies: CAL FIRE, Marin County, CDCR, CHP, CCC, Mendocino County Sheriff, all local government FPD in Mendocino County, State OES, BLM, BIA, NWS, numerous county fire departments, National Guard, private timber companies and consulting foresters/representatives.
Total Fire Personnel: 2,173 (1,017 CAL FIRE)
Engines: 183
Fire crews: 58
Helicopters 15
Dozers: 25
Water tenders: 70
Costs to date: $37.9 million
Conditions: The Mendocino Lightning Complex has consumed 53,300 acres and is 85% contained. It currently consists of 130 fires burning in Mendocino County. There are now seven active fires.
Favorable weather conditions continue to be predicted over the next several days. Firefighters are taking advantage of the favorable weather conditions and are making good progress on containment. Residents are reminded that they may see increased fire and smoke in the areas of planned firing operations.
The Governor has declared Mendocino County a State of Emergency due to redwood timber loss and significant threat to life, residential, commercial and resource loss.
CAL FIRE Incident Command Team #4 is assigned to this incident.
