Wildland fire breaks out on Mendocino National Forest
MENDOCINO NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. – Mendocino National Forest officials reported Friday evening that fire crews are on the scene of a wildland fire on the forest’s Grindstone Ranger District.
The report from forest spokeswoman Punky Moore said fire crews are actively engaged on the Open fire, located approximately 25 miles west of Willows.
The Open fire is burning in grass, oak and mixed timber on Open Ridge. Moore said it was reported at 2 p.m. Friday.
The fire is estimated at 60 acres with zero-percent contained, according to the Moore’s early Friday evening report.
Moore said there are 100 federal and state resources assigned to the incident, including three engines, three water tenders, four crews, two helicopters and two single engine airtankers or SEATs.
There are no structures immediately threatened, Moore said.
Moore said the cause of the fire is under investigation.