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From CalFIRE - UPDATE: Wilderness Lodge Area County: Mendocino Location: Wilderness Lodge Area County: Mendocino Acres: 2700 Containment: 10% Start Date & Time: Wednesday, July 30, 2014 @ 6:27 am Injuries: 0 Structures Threatened: 17 Cause: Lightning Estimated Cost: $2.6 million RESOURCES ASSIGNED Fire Engines: 48 Fire Crews: 28 Bulldozers: 20 Helicopters: 14 Water Tenders: 24 Total Personnel: 908 Current Situation: The fire is burning in heavy timber. Firefighters are challenged by steep, rugged terrain with difficult access in the remote Elkhorn Ridge Wilderness and Eel River canyon areas. Due to severe drought conditions and accessibility challenges, the fire continues to grow. Fire crews are in the process of removing dried and dead vegetation around residences in the Horseshoe Bend area. Additionally, firefighters will continue to pursue aggressive air and ground tactics. Cooperating Agencies: Bureau of Land Management, Laytonville Fire Department, Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office, California Department of Corrections an
Posted on: Mon, 04 Aug 2014 14:42:53 +0000

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