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Mendocino Complex Fire

The Mendocino Complex Fire was a major wildfire complex that ignited on July 27, 2018, in Mendocino County, northern California, and burned a then-record 459,123 acres across Colusa, Glenn, Lake, and Mendocino counties before being fully contained on September 18, 2018, though mop-up operations on the Ranch Fire component continued until January 4, 2019.^[1]^[2] Primarily comprising the River Fire (48,920 acres; cause undetermined) and the Ranch Fire (410,203 acres; human-caused by a spark from hammering a metal stake), the blaze destroyed 280 structures, including 157 residences, and damaged 37 others.^[3]^[4]^[5]^[6] The fire's rapid growth was fueled by extreme weather conditions, including high temperatures, low humidity, and strong winds, leading to explosive runs that burned up to 50,000 acres in a single day and prompted the merger of two Type 1 incident management teams.^[7] It resulted in one firefighter fatality—Battalion Chief Matthew Burchett, killed by a falling tree on August 13, 2018—and one civilian death, with at least four firefighters and three civilians injured.^[8]^[4] Suppression efforts involved over 4,500 personnel at peak, costing approximately $200 million, and highlighted challenges in managing megafires amid California's ongoing drought and fuel buildup.^[9] The event displaced thousands of residents, caused significant ecological damage to forests and rangelands, and contributed to poor air quality across the region, underscoring the increasing severity of wildfire seasons in the western United States.^[7]^[10]

Background

Ignition Causes

The Mendocino Complex Fire originated from two separate ignitions on July 27, 2018, in Mendocino County, California: the Ranch Fire and the River Fire. The Ranch Fire ignited at approximately 12:05 p.m. PDT near the intersection of Potter Valley Road and Highway 20, east of Ukiah. It was caused by a spark or hot metal fragment generated when a property owner used a claw hammer to drive a 24-inch metal concrete stake into dry ground to seal the entrance of an underground yellowjacket wasp nest. The fragment landed in a receptive fuel bed of 2- to 3-foot-high annual grasses, igniting a small 2-by-2-foot fire that rapidly spread due to the dry conditions.^[11]^[12] About an hour later, at around 1:00 p.m., the River Fire ignited approximately 10 miles south of the Ranch Fire, near the community of Hopland along the Russian River. Investigations by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) have determined the cause of the River Fire to be undetermined, though it is not attributed to natural sources such as lightning. The fire's origin remains under review, with no evidence of arson or equipment failure identified to date.^[13]^[14]^[15] The two fires were initially managed separately but were soon combined into a single incident command known as the Mendocino Complex due to their proximity and shared resource needs; they eventually merged physically as the Ranch Fire spread southward. At the outset, the fires were separated by terrain features including the South Fork of the Eel River, which acted as a natural barrier before the expansion overcame it. This merger transformed the incident into one of the largest wildfires in California history, burning a combined total of 459,123 acres.^[14]^[16] CAL FIRE's Mendocino Unit, in collaboration with local law enforcement, conducted a thorough investigation into the Ranch Fire's human-caused ignition. Investigators Eric Bettger and Craig Dudley identified the specific origin area as a 3-by-3-foot zone northwest of on-site water tanks, recovering the hammer, stake, and metal fragments as key evidence. No violations of fire safety regulations were found, and the responsible party was not charged, as the incident was deemed accidental rather than negligent or intentional. The River Fire investigation, led by the same unit, continues to focus on eliminating potential sources like debris burns or vehicle activity, but no conclusive ignition mechanism has been established. Dry fuels and hot weather at the time facilitated the rapid initial growth of both fires.^[11]^[3]^[6]

Meteorological Conditions

Northern California, including Mendocino County, entered the summer of 2018 under the influence of lingering effects from a multi-year drought, exacerbated by a dry spring and early summer despite an overall wet water year. Precipitation in the Northern Sierra region totaled 41 inches for water year 2018 (October 2017–September 2018), 21% below the long-term average of 51.8 inches, with the bulk of rainfall occurring in November and March and virtually none (only 0.5 inches total) from June through September. This prolonged dry spell from late April onward created short-term drought conditions, reducing streamflows to 20% below average in the Sacramento River basin and leaving soils and vegetation parched across the region.^[17] On July 27, 2018, the day the Ranch and River fires ignited to form the Mendocino Complex, extreme fire weather prevailed in Mendocino County, with high temperatures reaching 102°F in nearby Ukiah, low relative humidity dropping to around 12%, and winds sustaining at 14 mph with gusts potentially up to 30 mph. These conditions—characterized by intense heat, minimal moisture in the air, and gusty winds—dramatically accelerated the initial spread of the fires through dry grasslands and forests, creating a highly volatile environment for ignition and rapid growth. Statewide, July 2018 set a record for average temperature at 79.9°F, about 10°F above normal, further intensifying the fire danger across Northern California.^[18]^[19]^[20] Lightning activity in Northern California during late July 2018 was below average, with approximately 12,000 strikes recorded for the entire fire season compared to a long-term norm exceeding 30,000; however, sporadic dry lightning storms in the region contributed to heightened fire behavior by introducing potential new ignitions amid the arid atmosphere. While the Mendocino Complex fires were human-caused, these dry thunderstorms underscored the broader meteorological instability, with minimal precipitation accompanying the electrical activity and thus exacerbating fuel dryness rather than providing relief.^[21] Fuel moisture levels in the affected areas were critically low by late July 2018, reaching record lows due to the extended dry period and warm temperatures that prevented overnight humidity recovery. In grasslands, fine fuels had fully cured, with herbaceous moisture content dropping to around 30% or less, while in mixed conifer forests of the Mendocino National Forest, live fuel moisture hovered near 90% for foliage but dead woody fuels dried to 55% or below, compounded by millions of drought-stressed dead trees from prior years. These conditions made vegetation highly flammable, promoting explosive fire behavior across diverse fuel types.^[22]^[21]

Progression

July 2018

The Mendocino Complex Fire ignited on July 27, 2018, when the Ranch Fire started at approximately 12:05 PM off Highway 20 near Potter Valley in Mendocino County, California, followed about an hour later by the River Fire at 1:01 PM on Old River Road near Hopland, close to the Eel River.^[4]^[3] The Ranch Fire, which began in an area that would later see it spread into Colusa County, was caused by human activity involving a spark from a hammer striking a metal stake.^[23] The cause of the River Fire was undetermined.^[14] Both fires grew rapidly in the initial hours, driven by dry fuels and gusty winds associated with high temperatures exceeding 100°F (38°C). By the evening of July 27, the River Fire had expanded to around 3,000 acres, threatening nearby structures and prompting initial response efforts. The Ranch Fire also advanced quickly, crossing into Lake County by late that day and burning toward communities along Clear Lake's northern shore.^[24] Over the following day, July 28, the River Fire surged to 5,600 acres and the Ranch Fire to 2,700 acres, with 0% containment on both.^[25] Evacuation orders were issued on July 28 for areas near Potter Valley as the River Fire approached vineyards and residences along Old River Road south to Highway 175. Additional orders followed on July 29 for Upper Lake and surrounding areas in Lake County, where the Ranch Fire posed an imminent threat to homes and infrastructure.^[26]^[27] By July 30, the Ranch and River fires had effectively merged under unified management as the Mendocino Complex, encompassing over 70,000 acres across Mendocino, Lake, and Colusa counties as they continued unchecked expansion eastward and southward.^[28] The early spread was exacerbated by meteorological conditions of extreme heat and low humidity, which promoted rapid fire behavior.^[5]

August 2018

In early August 2018, the Mendocino Complex Fire experienced a dramatic surge in size, driven by extreme fire behavior and favorable conditions for growth. Between August 1 and 7, the complex expanded rapidly from approximately 150,000 acres to over 290,000 acres, surpassing the Thomas Fire of 2017 to become California's largest single fire complex on record at that time.^[29]^[30] This period marked the peak of the fire's intensity, with daily growth rates exceeding tens of thousands of acres amid hot, dry weather and gusty winds.^[16] A pivotal event occurred on August 4, when strong winds fueled explosive runs across both the Ranch and River Fires, adding roughly 50,000 acres in a single day and prompting evacuations in parts of Lake and Napa Counties as spot fires threatened nearby communities.^[31] Firefighters responded with intensified suppression efforts, including backburning and aerial retardant drops, but the complex's perimeter continued to challenge containment lines. By mid-August, daily acreage updates from CAL FIRE and mapping via infrared and GIS technologies revealed ongoing expansion, with the complex reaching about 34% containment around August 5 before climbing to 47% by August 9.^[1]^[32] The River Fire, the smaller component of the complex, showed signs of stabilization later in the month. On August 13, it achieved full containment after burning 48,920 acres, allowing resources to shift toward the more persistent Ranch Fire.^[3]^[33] Meanwhile, the Ranch Fire continued its relentless growth, expanding beyond 300,000 acres by mid-August and approaching 400,000 acres by late in the month, fueled by unburned fuels in remote forested areas of the Mendocino National Forest.^[34]^[35] Perimeter mapping efforts, supported by satellite imagery and ground reconnaissance, highlighted the fire's irregular shape and isolated hotspots, aiding in strategic resource allocation despite the complex's vast scale.^[36]

September 2018 to January 2019

By mid-September 2018, the Mendocino Complex Fire, comprising the Ranch and River fires, reached 100% containment after burning a total of 459,123 acres across Mendocino, Lake, Colusa, and Glenn counties.^[37]^[2] This milestone marked the completion of the primary fireline around the perimeter, preventing further outward spread, though interior fire activity persisted in rugged terrain.^[37] Following containment, firefighting crews shifted focus to mop-up operations, which involved extinguishing smoldering fuels and securing the fire's edges through October 2018.^[38] Hotspots—areas of rekindled heat within the burn scar—continued to emerge and require suppression during this period, particularly in remote, inaccessible sections of the Mendocino National Forest. These efforts were complicated by the fire's vast scale, but activity gradually diminished as fall seasonal rains arrived, reducing fuel moisture levels and limiting re-ignition risks.^[17] Despite this, isolated interior burning persisted in steep, vegetated drainages, necessitating ongoing patrols. Hotspots remained detectable through early November 2018, with the last significant reports noted around November 7, when federal incident tracking ceased regular updates due to the fire's diminished threat. Extensive monitoring, including aerial infrared scans and ground reconnaissance, continued to ensure no escapes occurred.^[13] The complex was not declared fully under control until January 4, 2019, after 160 days of active management, allowing resources to demobilize and transition to long-term rehabilitation.^[13] This extended phase underscored the challenges of securing large-scale wildfires in California's diverse landscapes.^[13]

Firefighting Efforts

Resources and Strategies

The Mendocino Complex Fire required a massive mobilization of firefighting resources due to its rapid growth and expansive footprint across multiple jurisdictions. By early August 2018, approximately 4,000 firefighters from over 34 agencies were deployed, including personnel from CAL FIRE, the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), local departments, and international teams from Australia and New Zealand.^[34]^[39] This effort involved around 441 fire engines, more than 60 hand crews, 83 dozers, 22 helicopters, and 9 air tankers to support ground operations.^[40]^[41] Interagency coordination was managed under a unified command structure led by CAL FIRE Team 2 and California Interagency Incident Management Team 1 (CIIMT 1), integrating federal, state, and local resources to address resource shortages and jurisdictional overlaps.^[39] Strike teams of engines (Types A through D) and hand crews (Types G and H) were grouped to maintain effective span of control, while dozers constructed containment lines along ridges and roads.^[39] Tactical strategies emphasized indirect attack methods, including backburning and burnout operations to consume fuels ahead of the main fire front and secure dozer lines, particularly north of key ridges like DP-25.^[39] Around communities near Ukiah and Clear Lake, crews focused on structure protection by creating defensible buffers through firing operations and reinforcing lines with heavy equipment, prioritizing threats to populated areas.^[42]^[43] Aerial support played a critical role, with helicopters conducting reconnaissance, bucket drops, and medical extractions, while air tankers delivered retardant to slow uphill fire runs and support ground efforts.^[39]

Challenges and Incidents

One of the most tragic incidents during the suppression of the Mendocino Complex Fire occurred on August 13, 2018, when Battalion Chief Matthew Burchett, a 42-year-old firefighter from the Draper City Fire Department in Utah, was fatally struck by a falling 87-foot Douglas fir tree on the Ranch Fire. The tree was uprooted by the force of a low-altitude retardant drop from a Boeing 747 supertanker, which dislodged it and caused it to fall on Burchett while he was working in an active fire area near Ukiah. Three other firefighters in the vicinity suffered minor to moderate injuries from falling tree debris and limbs during the same event, including broken ribs, deep muscle contusions, and ligament damage, highlighting the hazards of aerial support operations in dense timber stands.^[44]^[45]^[46] Firefighters faced significant logistical challenges due to the fire's location in steep, rugged terrain across the Mendocino National Forest, where limited access roads and heavy fuels impeded crew movements and equipment deployment. Extreme heat during an August heat wave, with temperatures often exceeding 100°F (38°C) and low humidity, compounded these difficulties by increasing fatigue and dehydration risks, while gusty winds up to 30 mph further complicated ground operations. These conditions forced frequent adjustments in tactics, such as relying more on aerial resources despite visibility issues from smoke.^[47]^[48]^[39] Communication breakdowns exacerbated operational risks, particularly during sudden wind shifts that triggered explosive fire growth and entrapments. On August 19, 2018, a rapid wind change during burnout operations on the Ranch Fire cut off six firefighters from their escape routes, resulting in burns, a dislocated shoulder, and other injuries; the incident was worsened by inconsistent interagency coordination between CAL FIRE and the U.S. Forest Service, including unclear command structures and delayed situational updates. Additionally, external factors like a Verizon data throttling incident mid-fire limited real-time data sharing for fire mapping and resource tracking, prompting tactical shifts to manual methods. These events underscored the need for robust, redundant communication systems in dynamic wildfire environments.^[49]^[50]^[51]

Impacts

Human and Structural Losses

The Mendocino Complex Fire resulted in the destruction of 280 structures, including 157 residences, with the majority of losses occurring in Lake and Mendocino Counties.^[2] These figures encompass damage from the complex's primary components, the Ranch and River Fires, where rapid fire spread overwhelmed initial containment efforts in rural and semi-rural areas.^[4] One firefighter was killed and at least four firefighters and three civilians were injured.^[2] No civilian fatalities were reported from the fire, though it displaced thousands of residents at its peak, with evacuation orders affecting over 38,000 structures across the impacted regions.^[2] Communities in Lake County, such as Lower Lake, experienced severe localized impacts, including the loss of historic buildings like a 150-year-old church and a Habitat for Humanity office.^[52] In Napa County, while direct structural destruction to wineries was minimal, the fire's extensive smoke plume caused significant damage through taint to wine grapes, rendering an estimated $41 million worth of harvest unsellable and affecting vineyards supplying Napa producers.^[53] CAL FIRE's post-incident assessments highlighted structure protection challenges, noting that the fire's extreme intensity—driven by high winds and dry fuels—led to failures in defending some outlying properties despite deployment of resources for structure triage.^[54] The agency's damaged property inspection teams confirmed these losses through on-ground evaluations, emphasizing how ember showers and spotting contributed to rapid structural ignitions beyond direct flame front.^[4]

Evacuations and Transportation Disruptions

Evacuation orders were issued starting on July 28, 2018, for nearly 20,000 residents in Mendocino and Lake counties, including communities in Redwood Valley, Potter Valley, and areas around Clearlake and Lakeport, as the River and Ranch fires rapidly advanced toward populated areas.^[55]^[56]^[57] These orders were prompted by immediate threats to structures and homes, forcing residents to flee with limited notice amid intense fire behavior and erratic winds.^[58] Evacuation centers were established in Ukiah and Santa Rosa to provide shelter, with the American Red Cross offering critical assistance, including over 5,400 overnight stays and meals for more than 24,500 individuals during the height of the crisis.^[59] The Red Cross coordinated with local partners to ensure safe refuge, distributing essentials like food, water, and hygiene supplies to displaced families.^[59] Transportation disruptions were significant, with State Route 20 closed from July 29 to August 8, 2018, between the junction with U.S. Route 101 near Ukiah and State Route 29 near Clear Lake, severely impacting east-west travel and requiring detours for commuters between Ukiah and Williams.^[60]^[61] Animal evacuation efforts were coordinated alongside human displacements, with organizations like the NorCal Livestock Evacuation and Support and the ASPCA establishing large animal shelters at sites such as the Lake County Fairgrounds to house livestock including horses, goats, and cattle, rescuing and caring for over 2,500 animals affected by the fires.^[62]^[63]

Environmental and Wildlife Effects

The Mendocino Complex Fire scorched 459,123 acres across Mendocino, Lake, Colusa, and Glenn counties, encompassing diverse ecosystems such as grasslands, oak woodlands, and chaparral shrublands within the Mendocino National Forest and surrounding areas.^[5] This extensive burning resulted in immediate vegetation loss, with satellite-derived assessments indicating high soil burn severity over 11,438 acres and moderate severity across 227,416 acres, primarily due to the consumption of ground cover and understory plants.^[64] The destruction heightened risks of soil erosion, particularly on steep slopes where gully and rill formation was projected to increase peak flows by 74% to 126% in affected watersheds.^[64] Wildlife in the impacted regions faced acute displacement as flames rapidly overran habitats, forcing species to flee to unburned refugia. Black-tailed deer (Odocoileus hemionus columbianus), a dominant ungulate in the area, exhibited immediate evasion behaviors during the fire's active phase but returned to burned sites within hours to days post-passage, often traveling farther to access surviving forage and showing declines in body condition due to reduced vegetation availability.^[65] Bird species, including those reliant on oak woodlands and chaparral for nesting and foraging, were similarly displaced, with populations temporarily shifting to adjacent unburned forests in the Mendocino National Forest to avoid direct flame exposure and smoke inhalation.^[66] Ash and sediment runoff from the burned landscapes degraded water quality in downstream waterways, notably the Eel River system, where modeled watersheds like Scotts Creek contributed significant post-fire pollutant loads.^[64] This initial flush of ash, enriched with nutrients and toxins, elevated sediment yields by 167% to 690%, smothering streambeds and altering aquatic conditions in salmon habitats critical for species such as coho (Oncorhynchus kisutch) and Chinook (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) during sensitive life stages.^[64]

Aftermath

Economic Consequences

The Mendocino Complex Fire inflicted substantial economic burdens on northern California, particularly in Mendocino and Lake Counties, with total damages exceeding $282 million in 2018 for Mendocino County alone, encompassing capital losses from structural destruction and indirect economic disruptions.^[67] Suppression efforts for the complex cost $201 million, reflecting the scale of the firefighting operation across 459,123 acres.^[68] Insured losses reached $56 million, covering residential and commercial properties damaged or destroyed in the fire's path.^[2] The fire severely impacted key local sectors, including agriculture, timber, and tourism. In agriculture, it interrupted operations in wine production, cannabis cultivation, and general farming, resulting in significant lost grape harvests and other crop yields in the affected rural areas.^[67] Timber production, which accounted for 43% of the county's agricultural value that year, faced setbacks from burned forested lands essential to the industry.^[67] Tourism, a vital economic driver generating over $966 million in annual spending and supporting more than 6,000 jobs, experienced sharp declines due to evacuations, park closures, and visitor cancellations amid the widespread smoke and fire threats.^[67]^[69] Recovery initiatives focused on financial support to rebuild and stabilize the economy. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) provided low-interest disaster loans up to $2 million for businesses and $200,000 for homeowners to repair fire-related damages and address economic injuries. FEMA offered individual and household assistance grants for uninsured losses, while state programs reimbursed evacuation expenses and supported local infrastructure repairs. Local grants aided business rebuilding, fostering long-term resilience through public-private partnerships in the hardest-hit communities.^[67]

Health and Ecological Long-term Effects

The 2025 Kaiser Permanente study, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, analyzed electronic health records from over 2 million members and found that exposure to smoke from the Mendocino Complex Fire was associated with a 23.1% increased rate of heart attacks and elevated risks of heart failure and stroke in affected Northern California communities, with effects persisting for weeks after the fire's containment.^[70] These cardiovascular risks were particularly pronounced among older adults and those with preexisting conditions, highlighting the long-term burden of wildfire smoke on public health infrastructure.^[71] Evacuees from the Mendocino Complex Fire reported significant mental health challenges, including elevated rates of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression, as documented in community surveys conducted through 2020. A 2020 analysis indicated that 22% of residents in impacted areas, such as Lake and Mendocino counties, accessed group counseling or mental health education in response to the trauma of evacuation and property loss.^[72] These effects were compounded by repeated disaster exposures, leading to prolonged emotional distress and increased demand for psychological support services years later.^[73] Ecologically, the fire induced long-term shifts in forest composition within burned zones, favoring fire-adapted species and potentially increasing invasive plant proliferation due to altered soil conditions and reduced native canopy cover.^[74] This reconfiguration could hinder biodiversity recovery and elevate vulnerability to future disturbances.^[75] In watersheds affected by the fire, such as those draining to the Russian River, ongoing water quality monitoring by federal and state agencies has revealed persistent sediment loading from eroded hillslopes, adversely impacting aquatic fisheries through habitat degradation. The 2018 Burned Area Emergency Response assessment projected elevated sediment delivery for several years post-fire, with downstream effects on water clarity and fish populations continuing into the 2020s.^[64]

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The air tanker that made the drop was T-944, a 747-400 that can carry up to 19,200 gallons. Instead of a more conventional gravity-powered retardant delivery ...
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Biggest Blaze in California History Challenges Firefighters - KQED
Aug 8, 2018 · Firefighters struggled against rugged terrain, high winds and an August heat wave Tuesday to slow the spread of the biggest wildfire ever recorded in ...
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California fires: Mendocino Complex Fire largest in state history
Aug 7, 2018 · "The Ranch Fire remained active overnight, expanding further north and east, continuing to challenge fire crews due to limited access, heavy ...
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Report Criticizes Cal Fire, Forest Service Cooperation in Mendocino ...
Feb 9, 2019 · That strained relationship between the two agencies comes from two opposing firefighting strategies, says retired Forest Service firefighter ...
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Lessons learned after the entrapment on Mendocino Complex of Fires
Feb 9, 2019 · The incident within an incident occurred August 19, 2018 on the Mendocino Complex of Fires east of Ukiah, California. Six firefighters received ...
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Verizon Throttled Firefighters' Data As Mendocino Wildfire Raged ...
and blames the repeal of net neutrality.Missing: breakdowns wind shifts
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How Mendocino Complex became California's monster fire
Aug 7, 2018 · The wine country fires last year, while smaller in size, killed more than 40 people and destroyed thousands of homes. The Mendocino Complex fire ...Missing: residences | Show results with:residences<|control11|><|separator|>
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Where there is fire, is there smoke flavor in winegrapes?
Dec 19, 2019 · The fire not only destroyed 280 homes and other buildings, its smoke destroyed the market for wine grapes grown in vineyards near burned areas.
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Report: Cal Fire mishandled state's largest wildfire - KCRA
Sep 12, 2019 · The Mendocino Complex Fire is the largest wildfire incident in California history, burning more than 459,000 acres. A firefighter was killed ...
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Massive California wildfires take a toll on residents and air quality
Aug 9, 2018 · At its peak, the fire displaced almost 20,000 people, and there are more than a dozen more blazes burning across California.
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Mendocino Fire: 19,000 forced to evacuate in Mendocino, Lake ...
Jul 31, 2018 · According to CAL FIRE, the relentless River and Ranch fires burning in Mendocino and Lake Counties have forced more than 19,000 people to leave ...
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Mendocino Complex update: Fires continue aggressive movement ...
Jul 28, 2018 · Just before 1:30 p.m., the sheriff's office ordered mandatory evacuations for the area west of Highway 29 in and around the city of Lakeport, ...
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Mendocino Complex fire map: New evacuations in Lake County
Jul 30, 2018 · A 30-mile swath of Mendocino and Lake counties is under mandatory evacuation order because of two fires that started within an hour of each ...
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Red Cross response to Mendocino Complex Fire
Oct 10, 2018 · According to officials, the Mendocino Complex Fire, which includes the River Fire and the Ranch Fire, which is 76% contained, has burned more ...Missing: seasonal rains
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Map: Mendocino Complex fires force evacuations in three counties
Aug 5, 2018 · Highway 175 has been reopened between Hopland and Lakeport, but Highway 20 remains closed east of Highway 29. Estimated date for both fires' ...
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[UPDATE 11:18 a.m.: Hwy 20 Reopens] Mendocino Complex Is Now ...
Aug 8, 2018 · Motorists must detour off Hwy 20 and use a combination of roads to get to Hwy 101. Hwy 20 is still closed. There are some detours available.<|control11|><|separator|>
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Mendocino Complex, Carr and Ferguson Fires - KQED
Aug 19, 2018 · Major wildfires are burning throughout the state forcing evacuations. Here's what you need to know.
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ASPCA steps in to rescue piglets, llamas, cats, dogs from ... - SFGATE
Aug 7, 2018 · Piglets, llamas and countless other domesticated animals have been rescued from a massive duo of wildfires burning in Mendocino and Lake ...
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[PDF] Watershed Modeling Report (Mendocino Complex Fire)
Aug 19, 2018 · As of August. 21, 2018, the total area within the Mendocino Complex Fire perimeter was 366,749 acres. The validated. Soil Burn Severity map ...Missing: growth | Show results with:growth
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After California's 3rd-largest wildfire, deer returned home while trees ...
Oct 28, 2021 · Deer from burned areas had to work harder and travel farther to find green vegetation, and researchers noticed a decline in body condition in some of the ...
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How Wildfires Affect Birds - National Audubon Society
Oct 11, 2017 · Red-headed Woodpeckers, which nest in the high limbs of dead trees, can see a local population boom after a fire devastates a patch of forest.
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[PDF] COUNTY OF MENDOCINO - West Business Development Center
In Mendocino County alone, the 2018 complex fire incurred over $282 million in total damages ($51.6 million in capital losses,. $217.6 million in health costs, ...
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Wildfire Air Pollution and Rates of Cardiovascular Events and ...
Feb 5, 2025 · We examined the association between acute cardiovascular disease (CVD) events and wildfire air pollution in California in 2018.
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California wildfires may increase risk of heart attacks, heart failure ...
Feb 5, 2025 · California wildfires may increase risk of heart attacks, heart failure, and stroke. Sue Rochman. February 5, 2025. Kaiser Permanente study ...
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Disasters Are Driving a Mental Health Crisis - California Health Report
Aug 25, 2020 · Emotional distress is common following natural disasters, and the psychological toll can linger for years, studies suggest.Missing: evacuees | Show results with:evacuees
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Disasters are driving a mental health crisis - The Mendocino Voice
Aug 25, 2020 · From climate-fueled wildfires to COVID-19, mounting catastrophes are sowing stress and trauma. The country's one program to help reaches ...Missing: evacuees | Show results with:evacuees
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[PDF] COMMUNITY WILDFIRE PROTECTION PLAN - MendoReady.org
Jun 23, 2025 · Establish procedures to use county, CAL FIRE, and Mendocino fire department resources to support Mendocino PBA projects. • Meet with each ...
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[PDF] Interventions to Restore Wildfire-Altered Forests in California
In California forests that have evolved with frequent fire, very large and severe modern wildfires can put ecological trajectories on a path of departure from.
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[PDF] Eel River (Middle Fork) TMDL for Temperature and Sediment - Final
Dec 10, 2003 · Chapter 4 (Sediment TMDL) identifies stream and watershed characteristics to be used to evaluate whether the Middle Fork Eel River is attaining ...Missing: contamination | Show results with:contamination