Incident Update Mina Fire
- Date:
- 07/10/2024
- Time:
- 8:16 PM
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
- 0
- Firefighter Injuries
- 0
- Civilian Fatalities
- 1
- Firefighter Fatalities
- 0
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
MEN-1COV01
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. |