[Update: Holding at 5 Acres] Vegetation Fire Southeast of Ukiah

Screenshot of Cleland Mtn 1 camera on the Alert California system

A vegetation fire broke out this afternoon around 3:15 p.m. in the 5300 block of Mill Creek Road southeast of Ukiah, prompting a response from Cal Fire and air resources.

The fire, located in the State Responsibility Area and accessed through Cow Mountain Road and Eagle Point Ranch, was estimated at 3 to 5 acres with a smoke column visible from down canyon. At least one structure on the other side of a ridgeline was identified as threatened, prompting crews to shift focus to structure protection.

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Cal Fire ordered additional resources to the scene, including air support and ground crews working toward the ridgeline.

A homeowner on a bulldozer worked alongside firefighting efforts and had established a dozer line around approximately 90 percent of the fire as of the latest scanner reports.

No injuries or structure losses were immediately reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Update 4:28 p.m.:According to a Cal Fire helicopter pilot’s report heard over scanner traffic, the fire is looking “good,” with the air crew holding off on dropping water as ground crews continue making progress. If the helicopter is not needed, it will land nearby until cleared to leave the area. The fire is estimated at 5 acres. The Mill Fire incident commander estimated a two- to four-hour commitment.

Note: This article is based on scanner traffic and should be verified with Cal Fire before publishing. Acreage, containment figures, and resource information are preliminary.