[UPDATE 2:34 p.m.] Vegetation Fire in Shelter Cove
The red marker shows the location of the fire on this screenshot from the FireMappers website.
Firefighters jumped quickly to stop forward progress on a vegetation fire on Eileen Road in Shelter Cove.
The first report on the fire came in about 1:42 p.m. and it was reported to be a quarter of an acre at that time. By 8 minutes later, firefighters had stopped forward progress and additional fire trucks not at the scene were being told to “continue at your own discretion.”
Whale Gulch Fire and Shelter Cove Fire were originally dispatched to deal.
Please remember that information gathered from initial reports is subject to revision as more facts become available.
UPDATE 2:34 p.m.: The fire during a warm and windy day at the Cove worried residents of the coastal town.
![Smoke rises from the fire in Shelter Cove. [Photo by Sarah Finley]](https://kymkemp.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20220520_134221-1.jpg)
Smoke rises from the fire in Shelter Cove. [Photo by
Sarah Finley]
, but said that firefighters at the scene were finalizing quenching the flames at this point.
Video from Lost Coast Livestream.
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I’m ‘inclined’ to think it’s a good thing that they “got a leg up on it”, especially considering the location…
“Hat tip” ( “Helmet tip”, and everything else, for that matter”, I suppose…)
Cool video!
Looks like it may have been started by a mower. Always check for rocks before mowing and have a hose nearby. 👍🏼
It does look freshly mowed. Having a hose nearby is a very good idea. Some folks don’t realize a mower blade hitting a rock can put sparks in the grass and start a fire. If you are using a riding mower, clamping on a good fire extinguisher can be a property saver. Shelter Cove Fire Department is fantastic!!!
Provided you have a valid burn permit….don’t be a dumbass. Do Not Burn
The cause of the fire was a permitted burn pile reigniting several days later when it was no longer being tended. The gusting wind whipped up the core and ignited a mowed field. Thank you, alert neighbor with the honking horn, 911 and SCFD for handling the fire so swiftly! If the wind is up on permitted burn days, don’t burn, please.