Creek Fire

  • 100% Contained
  • 820 Acres
  • 1 County: Mendocino
Last Updated
10/21/2022 1:15 PM
Date Started
08/18/2020 5:58 PM
Date Contained
08/21/2020 9:00 PM
Location Information
Covelo, Highway 162 and Short Creek Rd
Latitude / Longitude
[39.8174372,-123.2111007]
Admin Unit
CAL FIRE Mendocino Unit
Reports
Prior status reports

Resources Assigned

  • 60
    Personnel
  • 6
    Engines
  • 3
    Dozers
  • 2
    Water Tenders
  • 2
    Crews

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Status Update

Situation Summary

Fire resources will continue mopping up and looking for hot spots within the containment lines; steep terrain hampers access and control efforts. Interior portions of the fire will continue to burn and may produce smoke for an extended period of time in the burn. Fire Suppression Repair and Rehabilitation will continue throughout the fire area.

Damages and Destruction

Confirmed Damage to Property, Injuries, and Fatalities.

  • 3
    Structures Destroyed
    Residential, Commercial and Other

Agency Information

Cooperating Agencies: California Department of Corrections, Covelo Fire Department, Leggett Fire Department, Laytonville Fire Department and Mendocino County Sheriffs Office.

CAL FIRE Mendocino Unit
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