NORTH COAST, Calif. – A wildland fire burning in Mendocino County resulted in another round of evacuations on the North Coast during a frenzied night of fire activity.
The Redwood Complex was reported shortly before 1:45 a.m. Monday, within hours of fires that began in Lake, Napa and Sonoma counties.
Initial reports from the scene early Monday put the fire’s size at more than 600 acres, burning in all directions, with structures threatened and residents reported trapped.
The fire could be seen from Lake County, with the red glow hanging over Highway 20 early Monday. Local firefighters had received reports from area residents who believed it was in Lake County.
The Mendocino County Office of Emergency Services reported numerous areas were under mandatory evacuation and some roads were closed due to the fire complex.
In Redwood Valley, School Way from Highway 101 has been closed and East Road and West Road are under evacuation order, the agency reported.
In Willits, Tomki Road to Canyon Road is under evacuation order. Also ordered to evacuate were Golden Rule subdivision and Reeves Canyon, officials said.
Officials said shelters are opening for evacuees. Those south of the fire can go to Ukiah High School while those north of the fire can go to the Willits Community Center.
For large animal evacuation, residents are being directed to the Ukiah Fairgrounds.
Additional details will be posted as they become available.
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