Meadow Fire in Mendocino County destroys two structures, 50% contained

Firefighters have contained 50% of a Mendocino County wildfire that’s destroyed two structures in a remote area on the eastern side of the Anderson Valley, according to Cal Fire officials.

The Meadow Fire burned 16.54 acres before it slowed down in the Boonville area, Cal Fire officials said in a 7 p.m. update Tuesday. The nearest roads are Black Oak Ridge and Lone Tree Ridge, officials said.

No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is still being investigated.

Cal Fire released an aerial photograph of the blaze which showed that air tankers had dropped retardant lines around it.

Firefighters had made “significant progress,” Cal Fire said in a 2 p.m. update.

The fire was reported at 12:25 p.m.

No evacuations were ordered, but the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office warned people to avoid the area in announcements on social media and Nixle.

A road closure was in place at Peachland and Lone Tree Ridge roads, according to the Sheriff’s Office. The closure was lifted around 5 p.m.

The cause of the fire was not immediately known, according to Cal Fire officials.

Nearly 200 firefighters were assigned to the blaze Tuesday afternoon, including 14 engine crews, three hand crews, three water tenders, three bulldozers and a helicopter, according to a Cal Fire report.

Check back for updates on this developing story.

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