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Mendocino Complex update evening Aug. 12: Ranch Fire becomes largest in California history, moves towards Lake Pillsbury — River Fire containment grows

UPDATE 8/13/18 -- Here is our continued coverage for today:

Mendocino Complex Aug. 13: Ranch Fire continues to grow towards Pillsbury

MENDOCINO Co., 8/12/18 — As of today the Ranch Fire, alone, has attained the terrible distinction of being largest fire in recorded California history. Though the Mendocino Complex, as a whole, surpassed the Thomas Fire as the record-holder several days ago, that was actually the combined acreage for both the River and the Ranch fires. The Ranch Fire is now at 287,479 acres and containment is now at 62%.