Incident Update Mina Fire

Date:
07/10/2024
Time:
8:42 AM

Media Line : 707-367-7416

Public Information : 707-972-3809

Incident Facts

Name
Mina Fire
Start Date/Time
2024-07-08
Incident Status
Active
Location
97500 Block of Mina Rd, Northwest of Covelo
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Mendocino
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE Mendocino Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
98
Containment
50%
Structures Threatened
0
Structures Destroyed
1
Structures Damaged
0
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

The Mina Fire has burned 98 acres of timber and is 50% contained. It continues to threaten structures and private timber lands, with evacuation warnings still in place. Resources are working to strengthen control lines and conduct mop-up operations. The reported acreage increased due to more accurate mapping provided by sensor aircraft.

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Order

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Assigned Resources

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

Engines
28
Water Tenders
6
Helicopters
2
Dozers
3
Hand Crews
10

Cooperating Agencies

Name Phone Address URL
Redwood Coast Fire Department, Anderson Valley Fire Department, Brooktrails Township Fire Department, Mendocino Volunteer Fire Department, Laytonville Volunteer Fire Department, Ukiah Valley Fire Authority, Little Lake-Willts Fire Department, Hopland Volunteer Fire Department, Mendocino County Sheriff's Office, Mendocino National Forest, California National Guard, California Conservation Corps, and Briceland Volunteer Fire Department.