MENDOCINO NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. – Firefighters have gained more ground on the Eel fire which began near Covelo earlier this week.
The fire, burning 10 miles east of Covelo, was reported to be at 40-percent containment and approximately 1,000 acres, according to a Friday report from Mendocino National Forest spokeswoman Punky Moore.
With the rise in containment, Moore said fire managers lifted the mandatory evacuations along the M1 North Road from Eel River Station to Indian Dick Station at 6 p.m. Friday.
An evacuation advisory for the area remained in place, she said.
Moore said there are more than 100 personnel assigned to the incident. They are working to reinforce hand and dozer lines.
Travelers are reminded to drive with caution and watch for personnel and equipment working in the fire area, Moore said.
Firefighters gain more ground on Eel fire, evacuations lifted
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