A wildfire erupted in Mendocino County Monday, spreading quickly overnight and prompting evacuations.
The Moose Fire is burning in the McNab Ranch area along Highway 101 between Hopland and Ukiah.
The blaze covers 225 acres and is 25% contained, Cal Fire said Tuesday. It is burning in a steep, remote area with heavy vegetation, which is presenting a challenge to firefighters.
Residents along Valley View Road, Bus McGall Road and Moose Road were ordered to evacuate Monday afternoon, but those orders have since been reduced to a warning.
#MOOSEFIRE The Evacuation Orders for the Moose Fire in the Hopland area have been reduced to an Evacuation Warning. Moose Rd, Bus McGall Rd, Valley View Rd, Feliz Creek Drive, and the north end of Feliz Creek Rd are all still currently under an Evacuation Warning.
— Mendocino Sheriff (@MendoSheriff) August 13, 2019Witnesses have reported seeing smoke from the fire as far south as Sonoma County.
Over 450 firefighters poured in to the scene overnight and Cal Fire plans to maintain a heavy presence Tuesday. One firefighter sustained a minor injury.
