Mendocino Co.: Mina Fire Near Covelo 30 Percent Contained

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Fire crews are working toward containing a wildfire and structure fire near Covelo in Mendocino County that is estimated to be about 50 acres. The fire, named the Mina Fire, is 30% contained as of Tuesday morning, according to Cal Fire.

The fire was first reported at 2:06 p.m. Monday as a structure fire that had spread to the wildland in the 97500 block of Mina Road in a far northeastern part of the county.

Cal Fire and local agencies are responding, as well as the California National Guard, California Conservation Corps, and Mendocino National Forest officials. Cal Fire says 250 personnel responded to the fire, in addition to two helicopters.

Evacuation warnings remain in place for the immediate surrounding area in zone MEN-1COV01. Residents can visit mendoready.org to find their evacuation zone and current emergency information.

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