[Update 4:44 p.m. Now at 60 Acres] Estimated 40 Acre Fire Southeast of Covelo Broke Out at Noon Today

Press release from the Mendocino National Forest:

The Baseball wildfire started at noon Tuesday, Feb. 25 on the Covelo Ranger District of the Mendocino National Forest. It is located approximately 15 miles southeast of Covelo and is estimated at 40 acres.

Personnel have arrived at the incident and additional resources have been ordered to help contain the fire. There is a light wind, temps in the mid-70s and a low to moderate rate of spread reported at the fire.

There are no immediate threats to property or structures. More information will be provided as it becomes available.

Update 4:44 p.m.:

Press release from the Mendocino National Forest:

The Baseball wildfire on the Covelo Ranger District of the Mendocino National Forest has grown to approximately 60 acres and is five percent contained. It has been determined that the fire started from previous pile burning on the Baseball prescribed fire project. The Baseball Fire is located approximately 15 miles southeast of Covelo near Atchison campground.

About 55 personnel are assigned to the incident including one crew, three engines, one water tender and a helicopter. An additional crew has been ordered. Conditions reported at the fire are light wind, 70 degrees and a low to moderate rate of spread. There are no immediate threats to property or structures. More information will be provided as it becomes available.

UPDATE: Baseball Fire in the Covelo Area Grows to 68 Acres, But Containment Grows, Too