NORTH COAST, Calif. – Firefighters are making progress on a wildland fire burning on the Mendocino National Forest’s Covelo Ranger District.
The Baseball fire began at noon on Tuesday and by nightfall had reached 60 acres, with 5 percent containment, the Mendocino National Forest reported.
Officials said the Baseball fire is located approximately 15 miles southeast of Covelo near Atchison campground.
Firefighters have determined that the fire’s origin was previous pile burning on the Baseball prescribed fire project.
About 55 personnel are assigned to the incident including one crew, three engines, one water tender and a helicopter. The forest’s report on the incident said an additional crew has been ordered.
Conditions reported at the fire are light wind, 70 degrees and a low to moderate rate of spread.
Forest officials said there are no immediate threats to property or structures.
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