[Update 2:31 p.m.] Vegetation Fire Reported in McKinleyville Community Forest

Today, Wednesday, July 30, a full wildland fire response was issued for the report of a vegetation fire in the McKinleyville Community Forest around 12:30 p.m.

Units from CAL FIRE, Arcata Fire, along with water tenders from Fieldbrook VFD and Blue Lake VFD were requested to respond to the Murray Road entrance to the forest. Two CAL FIRE hand crews and a dozer were also requested in additional to air support from Kneeland.

Initial reports indicate the now-named Dragon Fire is approximately 1/2 acre with a slow rate of spread.

Additional ground units were requested and asked to stage at the Green Diamond parking lot.

Air Attack is overhead reporting a lack of visibility due to the marine layer that is expected to dissipate soon.

Please remember that information gathered from initial reports is subject to revision as more facts become available.

Update 1:10 p.m.: According to scanner traffic, Air Attack 120 and Tank 96, loaded, have been released from the Dragon Fire.

Update 1:22 p.m.: The incident commander of the Dragon Fire reported that crews have hose lay around the perimeter of the fire. They also released one engine and cancelled one incoming hand crew and the dozer.

Update 2:02 p.m.: The Incident Commander is releasing more units and says the fire is contained at .59 acres.

Update 2:31 p.m.: The Incident Commander estimates mop up will be complete by 5 p.m.