Fire & Emergency
Ranch Fire was caused by spark from a hammer, Cal Fire announces
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The fire was started by a hot metal spark.
The Mendocino Voice | Mendocino County, CA (https://mendovoice.com/tag/ranch-fire/page/2/)
The fire was started by a hot metal spark.
The new closure order in the Mendocino National Forest extends until July 1, 2020.
Burchett was killed by a retardant drop from the 747 supertanker at low altitude, while fighting the Ranch Fire. Read the full report on the events that led to his death.
The fire has been more than 90% contained for weeks, and mostly burnt out, but today marks full containment.
Wildfire relief is available to evacuees of the Mendocino Complex, the Eel Fire, and the Pawnee Fires.