From Dorothy at Mariposa 1:05pm Wednesday

This is a forward from another list, RE: Greenfield and also Orr Springs.

(This paragraph is for those who haven't heard the news on KZYX this
morning. Personally gathered information is below. 19,200 acres have
now burned in Mendocino County. There are more than 131 fires (no
exact number), with more expected to start, and 107 are unattended and
probably increasing in size. Average degree of containment of fires is
5%. Evacuation warnings have been issued for some new areas, including
the community of Cummings (where is that?), Leggett, and the Dehaven
and Howard Creek areas near Westport. Oregon and Nevada are sending in
firefighters and Mike Thompson says more help will come to the state
from outside, but it won't be here for a few days). Lynn Meadows of
Greenfield Ranch reported on KZYX this morning that the Jack
Smith/Radical Ridge fire (referred to as Jack C.I. in the data sheet
from the Office of Emergency Services that I sent out yesterday), is
moving northeast. Homes on Radical Ridge have been circled by
bulldozers and the fire is heading away from them. That fire merged
with the Singley Ranch fire on the west end, which is also heading
northeast (I think), and is still on the north side of Redwood Creek.
She said it's windy up there (10 mph, gusting to 15), and cold and
humid. People on Greenfield Ranch would like volunteers to help them
clear around their homes, limb trees, etc. Please call Lynn at 462-2439).

Air quality idea: bring plants indoors.
Paula Ondov of Running Springs Ranch reports that the fire has not
crossed Running Springs Road or Orr Springs Road, and so far no houses
have been lost up there, though fire has come close to some
outbuildings. The fire crested the ridge above the cliffs that are
directly over Orr Hot Springs Resort and as of this morning it hit a
fire break and there are no flames, just a little smoke and charred
grass.. Paula drove down to Montgomery Woods last night and saw no
sign of fire from the road. As far as she knows the big trees are
still standing. Orr Springs Resort is fine.
Randy Wood, who lives on Orr Springs Road west of Orr Hot Springs,
mobilized a group of his employees and put out a small fire that had
been smoldering in the canyon below his house from the beginning. YES!

Note from Kate: on KZYX this morning they said that food for the
firefighters was not a problem. Does anyone know anything to the
contrary?

More on evacuation and animals (from Lynn Kary)
These three websites will provide you with the most up-to-date
information about the fires as well as comprehensive advice about how
to protect your loved ones, prevent injury and secure your homes to
minimize damage.
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire) is
working round-the-clock to respond to these emergencies. CalFire
offers statewide fire updates at www.fire.ca.gov

The California Fire Safe Council offers tips on how to protect your
home as well as contact numbers for your local Fire Safe Council
www.firesafecouncil.org.

Visit the Assembly Disaster Preparedness site for information on how
to stay safe during the fires and other disasters.

Please share this information with everyone you know. During this
difficult time, it is important that we all work together to ensure
safety and security.

Tuesday, June 24, 2008
5:00 PM

http://www.fire.ca.gov/downloads/incidents/Mendocino_FactSheet_062408.pdf

The Mendocino Lightning Complex has burned approximately 13,000 acres.
There are currently approximately 131 fires.

Evacuations: Evacuation Warnings have been issued in Montgomery Woods/
Orr Springs Road to Running Springs Road; Mountain View/ Mile Post 9 Area;
Red Mountain/ Bell Springs from Hwy 101 to 13600 Bell Springs Road;
Chicken Ridge Area; Navarro/ Flynn Creek; Cherry Creek/ Intersection Highways 101 and 162;
The Community of Cummings; Town of Leggett.

Evacuation Centers:
• Point Arena High School, 270 Lake Street, Point Arena, Phone:
301-758-0638
• Willits High School, 299 North Main Street, Willits, Phone:
707-513-6091

Animal Evacuation Centers
• Large animals: A call must be made prior to delivering animals.
o Mendocino County Fairgrounds, Ukiah. 707-462-3884. After business
hours: 707-972-8340
o Albion Headlands, Albion. 650-322-1070.
• Small animals can be taken to the Mendocino Animal Care and Control
Ukiah
Shelter. After business hours: 707-272-4337.