MENDOCINO NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. — A fire that lightning caused more than a week ago in the Mendocino National Forest has been fully contained.
The Slide 1 fire, located 1.5 miles north of Mount Linn in the Yolla Bolly Middle Eel Wilderness, was 100% contained at 473 acres as of Tuesday evening, forest officials reported on Wednesday.
The fire began Aug. 14 due to lightning from thunderstorms passing over the forest.
“I want to express my deep appreciation for everyone’s hard work,” said Forest Supervisor Wade McMaster.
Precipitation moved over the fire on Monday and rained on firefighters for several hours during the day shift.
Hotshot crews finished securing the containment line during Tuesday’s shift, officials said.
On Wednesday, crews backhauled supplies and equipment from the fireline using aircraft.
Officials said that over the next several days firefighters will be working with resource advisors on opportunities for suppression repair. Several crews and equipment are being demobilized. A helicopter remains assigned to the incident for reconnaissance.
On Thursday the type-3 incident will transition to a type-4 incident, which means more resources will need to be assigned.
Forest officials remind visitors that a closure is in effect for the Yolla Bolly Middle Eel Wilderness area within the Grindstone Ranger District, Ides Cove Backpacker Trailhead, Ides Cove Horsepacker Trailhead, roads and trails in that area.
Information about the Slide 1 Fire and related closures are available on Inciweb at https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/camnf-2023-slide-1.
Firefighters fully contain Slide 1 fire
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