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LAKE COUNTY Calif, -- Ranch fire containment more than doubled Tuesday night to 46 percent. Acreage increased more than 7,000 acres ending the night at 251,166 acres.
The northern portion remained active overnight, moving further into the Mendocino National Forest transitioning into dense stands of mixed conifer, According to Cal Fire.
Overnight fire crews worked the southern and south-east edges to increase containment and continue to work towards the threat to the surrounding communities in those areas.
The River Fire had no overnight movement while containment gains increased three percent to 81 percent with acreage remaining at 48,920.
Totals for the Mendocino Complex are 300,086 acres and 47 percent total containment.
The northern portion remained active overnight, moving further into the Mendocino National Forest transitioning into dense stands of mixed conifer, According to Cal Fire.
Overnight fire crews worked the southern and south-east edges to increase containment and continue to work towards the threat to the surrounding communities in those areas.
The River Fire had no overnight movement while containment gains increased three percent to 81 percent with acreage remaining at 48,920.
Totals for the Mendocino Complex are 300,086 acres and 47 percent total containment.
UPPER LAKE, Calif. – At a special Tuesday morning meeting, the Upper Lake Unified School District Board of Trustees decided to set the start of the new school year back by one week in response to the Mendocino Complex.
The complex, now the state’s largest wildland fire incident, began on July 27. It has led to evacuations of tens of thousands of Lake County residents in areas including Upper Lake and the rest of the Northshore.
Cal Fire has pushed back the date the complex is expected to be fully contained from Aug. 15 to Sept. 1.
With part of the district still under evacuation – including the schools themselves – on Tuesday the board and staff held the special meeting at the Lake County Office of Education headquarters in Lakeport.
Superintendent Dr. Giovanni Annous told Lake County News that the board decided to delay the start of school by one week, putting the target start date at Aug. 22 so evacuees can focus on their families and returning home.
Annous said the board is scheduled to meet again next Tuesday to reevaluate that target start date if necessary.
The good news is that no school facilities were damaged by the fire, Annous said. “We have no damage whatsoever.”
However, Annous said the district is using a specialized disaster cleanup company to thoroughly clean district buildings due to concerns about smoke, just as the Lakeport Unified School District is doing.
Annous said the district is trying to put its main focus on the wellness of staff and students.
“This is a very challenging time,” he said, noting that, so far, they’ve found out that two employees lost homes in the fire.
However, he said they will keep pushing ahead, with the district planning to come together to support its community through the recovery process.
Email Elizabeth Larson atThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Follow her on Twitter, @ERLarson, or Lake County News, @LakeCoNews.
The complex, now the state’s largest wildland fire incident, began on July 27. It has led to evacuations of tens of thousands of Lake County residents in areas including Upper Lake and the rest of the Northshore.
Cal Fire has pushed back the date the complex is expected to be fully contained from Aug. 15 to Sept. 1.
With part of the district still under evacuation – including the schools themselves – on Tuesday the board and staff held the special meeting at the Lake County Office of Education headquarters in Lakeport.
Superintendent Dr. Giovanni Annous told Lake County News that the board decided to delay the start of school by one week, putting the target start date at Aug. 22 so evacuees can focus on their families and returning home.
Annous said the board is scheduled to meet again next Tuesday to reevaluate that target start date if necessary.
The good news is that no school facilities were damaged by the fire, Annous said. “We have no damage whatsoever.”
However, Annous said the district is using a specialized disaster cleanup company to thoroughly clean district buildings due to concerns about smoke, just as the Lakeport Unified School District is doing.
Annous said the district is trying to put its main focus on the wellness of staff and students.
“This is a very challenging time,” he said, noting that, so far, they’ve found out that two employees lost homes in the fire.
However, he said they will keep pushing ahead, with the district planning to come together to support its community through the recovery process.
Email Elizabeth Larson at
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – County officials reported that arrangements are being made to set up a local assistance center to offer resources to community members impacted by the Mendocino Complex.
The County Administrative Office said that, within 24 to 48 hours of the repopulation of all evacuated areas, the county of Lake will be establishing a local assistance center.
Officials recognize that the Ranch and River fires have left many in the community with profound needs.
Some individuals and families have lost homes, and are just beginning to navigate the process of rebuilding. Others are wondering how to replace basic food items or vital records and other critical documents.
Many are still displaced from their homes, and unsure what they will find when they return. Some may need assistance healing emotionally from the effects of the disaster.
Given the variety and depth of needs county residents are facing, some may be wondering where to start. Most can likely use some support in deciding what needs to address in what order.
The local assistance center is meant to help the community begin that process.
The specific date and time of when the center will be opened will be released as soon as it is known; presently, resources are being devoted primarily to the immediate disaster response, officials said.
“With the duration of the River and Ranch fires, and people repopulating over such a lengthy period, we understand that people are at different stages, and many kinds of assistance are needed,” said County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson.
The local assistance center will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Lakeport Senior Center, located at 527 Konocti Ave.
A wide-ranging array of services and expertise will be available. If you need help with temporary or long-term housing, assistance accessing medical care, or information on fire debris removal or permits, resources will be available.
If you have concerns about your animals or even insurance matters, help will be available at the local assistance center.
“We want to help Lake County residents progress through recovery in a positive, productive way,” said Social Services Director Crystal Markytan. “The process of recovering from any significant loss is challenging, and rebuilding a beloved home, for example, brings unique technical and personal challenges. No one should walk that road alone, and we want to ensure appropriate resources are available.”
The County Administrative Office said that, within 24 to 48 hours of the repopulation of all evacuated areas, the county of Lake will be establishing a local assistance center.
Officials recognize that the Ranch and River fires have left many in the community with profound needs.
Some individuals and families have lost homes, and are just beginning to navigate the process of rebuilding. Others are wondering how to replace basic food items or vital records and other critical documents.
Many are still displaced from their homes, and unsure what they will find when they return. Some may need assistance healing emotionally from the effects of the disaster.
Given the variety and depth of needs county residents are facing, some may be wondering where to start. Most can likely use some support in deciding what needs to address in what order.
The local assistance center is meant to help the community begin that process.
The specific date and time of when the center will be opened will be released as soon as it is known; presently, resources are being devoted primarily to the immediate disaster response, officials said.
“With the duration of the River and Ranch fires, and people repopulating over such a lengthy period, we understand that people are at different stages, and many kinds of assistance are needed,” said County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson.
The local assistance center will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Lakeport Senior Center, located at 527 Konocti Ave.
A wide-ranging array of services and expertise will be available. If you need help with temporary or long-term housing, assistance accessing medical care, or information on fire debris removal or permits, resources will be available.
If you have concerns about your animals or even insurance matters, help will be available at the local assistance center.
“We want to help Lake County residents progress through recovery in a positive, productive way,” said Social Services Director Crystal Markytan. “The process of recovering from any significant loss is challenging, and rebuilding a beloved home, for example, brings unique technical and personal challenges. No one should walk that road alone, and we want to ensure appropriate resources are available.”
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – North Coast Opportunities Inc. announced that it has reopened its wildfire relief fund to support those impacted by the 2018 Lake and Mendocino County wildfires.
All major credit cards are being accepted via PayPal at www.ncoinc.org, or by mail and in-person at 413 N. State Street, Ukiah CA, 95482.
In 2015, NCO worked with other area organizations in response to Lake County’s Rocky, Jerusalem and Valley fires.
In 2016, NCO opened the fund in response to Lake County’s Clayton fire, and again in 2017 for the Redwood Fire in Mendocino County and the Sulphur fire in Lake County.
The fund is now open with hopes to support those impacted by the Pawnee, Ranch and River fires.
The Wildfire Relief Fund is dependent on community donations. Relief will be disbursed by committee determination or through NCO’s Disaster Case Managers.
Those with the greatest needs, like residents who experienced a total loss, are given priority.
One hundred percent of donated funds will be returned to the community, directly to 2018 Lake and Mendocino County fire survivors.
Applications to apply for assistance will soon be available at www.ncoinc.org.
While the Wildfire Relief Fund supports longer term needs, like housing repairs, hundreds of residents are still evacuated. Many people need immediate assistance with everyday basics, like gas, food, diapers, loss of wages and more.
“The best way to help people immediately is by donating visa gift cards,” says NCO Executive Director Patty Bruder. “We can immediately disperse gift cards to those who need it most.”
During evacuation many residents experienced loss of power. As they repopulate, they will return home to spoiled food. Visa gift cards can help with food replacement and cover the extra housing and transportation costs incurred while being evacuated.
“Soon we’ll begin accepting applications from fire survivors who need assistance,” added Bruder. “Once we’ve determined how much we’ve collected, we can begin defining the scope of disbursement, from eligibility, to recovery needs.”
NCO is the community action agency that supports Lake and Mendocino counties as well as parts of Humboldt, Sonoma, Del Norte and Solano counties.
NCO remains a committed partner during disasters that impact Lake and Mendocino counties. This year NCO celebrates 50 years of service through community action.
Those interested in donating should contact NCO at 707-467-3200. Fire survivors in Mendocino County may contact Disaster Case Managers at 707-621-8817. Lake County Disaster Case Managers may be reached at 707-994-2910.
For more information or to donate please visit www.ncoinc.org.
All major credit cards are being accepted via PayPal at www.ncoinc.org, or by mail and in-person at 413 N. State Street, Ukiah CA, 95482.
In 2015, NCO worked with other area organizations in response to Lake County’s Rocky, Jerusalem and Valley fires.
In 2016, NCO opened the fund in response to Lake County’s Clayton fire, and again in 2017 for the Redwood Fire in Mendocino County and the Sulphur fire in Lake County.
The fund is now open with hopes to support those impacted by the Pawnee, Ranch and River fires.
The Wildfire Relief Fund is dependent on community donations. Relief will be disbursed by committee determination or through NCO’s Disaster Case Managers.
Those with the greatest needs, like residents who experienced a total loss, are given priority.
One hundred percent of donated funds will be returned to the community, directly to 2018 Lake and Mendocino County fire survivors.
Applications to apply for assistance will soon be available at www.ncoinc.org.
While the Wildfire Relief Fund supports longer term needs, like housing repairs, hundreds of residents are still evacuated. Many people need immediate assistance with everyday basics, like gas, food, diapers, loss of wages and more.
“The best way to help people immediately is by donating visa gift cards,” says NCO Executive Director Patty Bruder. “We can immediately disperse gift cards to those who need it most.”
During evacuation many residents experienced loss of power. As they repopulate, they will return home to spoiled food. Visa gift cards can help with food replacement and cover the extra housing and transportation costs incurred while being evacuated.
“Soon we’ll begin accepting applications from fire survivors who need assistance,” added Bruder. “Once we’ve determined how much we’ve collected, we can begin defining the scope of disbursement, from eligibility, to recovery needs.”
NCO is the community action agency that supports Lake and Mendocino counties as well as parts of Humboldt, Sonoma, Del Norte and Solano counties.
NCO remains a committed partner during disasters that impact Lake and Mendocino counties. This year NCO celebrates 50 years of service through community action.
Those interested in donating should contact NCO at 707-467-3200. Fire survivors in Mendocino County may contact Disaster Case Managers at 707-621-8817. Lake County Disaster Case Managers may be reached at 707-994-2910.
For more information or to donate please visit www.ncoinc.org.
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Cal Fire and the U.S. Forest Service will host a virtual meeting to update the community on the Mendocino Complex on Wednesday.
The meeting will take place beginning at 6 p.m.
The meeting can be viewed on the Cal Fire Mendocino Unit Facebook page, the county of Lake’s Facebook page and PEG TV Channel 8, or listened to live on KPFZ 88.1 FM.
Cal Fire and the Forest Service are in unified command on the incident, which is burning in the State Responsibility Area as well as federally managed lands and privately held property.
They will give an update on the situation on the complex, now the largest wildland fire incident in California’s history, as well as an operational overview and discuss the current efforts by firefighters.
Questions will be taken via Facebook.
For more information, call the Mendocino Complex Fire Information Line at 707-574-8261.
Email Elizabeth Larson atThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Follow her on Twitter, @ERLarson, or Lake County News, @LakeCoNews.
The meeting will take place beginning at 6 p.m.
The meeting can be viewed on the Cal Fire Mendocino Unit Facebook page, the county of Lake’s Facebook page and PEG TV Channel 8, or listened to live on KPFZ 88.1 FM.
Cal Fire and the Forest Service are in unified command on the incident, which is burning in the State Responsibility Area as well as federally managed lands and privately held property.
They will give an update on the situation on the complex, now the largest wildland fire incident in California’s history, as well as an operational overview and discuss the current efforts by firefighters.
Questions will be taken via Facebook.
For more information, call the Mendocino Complex Fire Information Line at 707-574-8261.
Email Elizabeth Larson at
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – On Tuesday, State Sen. Mike McGuire met with leaders from a legislative delegation representing New South Wales, Australia, with topics of the discussion including fire emergency response.
The group, led by John Ajaka, president of the Legislative Council – equivalent to the State Senate – met with Sen. McGuire to discuss firefighting efforts, emergency management and fire recovery.
This week, a group of 13 New South Wales firefighters were deployed to assist state and federal firefighters battling wildfires in the Western United States.
They are among the 150 firefighters and emergency professionals from across Australia and New Zealand here in the Golden State (and throughout the West) to attack the Mendocino Complex fires, the Carr fire and other wildfires throughout Northern California and Oregon.
“We are so grateful for the firefighting support that has been deployed from New South Wales and across Australia and New Zealand,” McGuire said. “These hard working men and women are on the ground ready to help fight the Carr Fire, the Mendocino Complex fires and blazes throughout the West. Thousands of emergency responders have come together to keep our communities safe and fight these devastating blazes on all fronts and we are so thankful for their partnership.”