[UPDATE 3:15 p.m.] Explosions reported as Redwood Valley residence goes up in flames

Fire crews rushed to the 2700 block of Road E in Redwood Valley in Mendocino County on Saturday afternoon after scanner traffic at 12:49 p.m. reported smoke and flames coming from a residence at 2791 Road E. People in the area also reported hearing explosions around the time the fire broke out.

Crews arriving on scene confirmed an active structure fire with the potential to spread into nearby vegetation.

A live feed from an AlertCalifornia wildfire camera showed black smoke billowing from the home and flames breaking through the roof.

Please remember that this story is unfolding. Information is being reported as we gather it. However, some of the information coming from witnesses and initial official reports could be wrong. We will do our best to get the facts but, in the case that something is inaccurate, we will update with correct information as soon as we can.

UPDATE 1:19 p.m.: Flames and smoke from the house fire on the 2700 block of Road E appeared to be decreasing in intensity on an AlertCalifornia wildfire camera. The Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office issued a situational awareness notice advising the public of a structure fire near Road E and Colony Drive in Redwood Valley. Officials said no further action is needed at this time, but they urged residents to use caution and avoid the area while fire crews continue to work. Additional engines were just requested.

UPDATE 3:15 p.m.: The Mendocino County Sheriff’s Department has canceled the “Situational Awareness” for the incident. They state, “Fire is contained in the area of Road E @ Colony Dr, Redwood valley. Fire to remain on scene for approximately 3 hours for clean up. Continue to avoid the area.”