Full Wildland Fire Response Reduce for Surprise Fire Near Comptche

Smoke from an RV Fire near Comptche in Mendocino County. [Screenshot of the Cameron camera on the AlertCalifornia system]

The fire, dubbed the Surprise Incident, was reported around 1:34 p.m. Cal Fire responded with air support, hand crews and dozers. The first unit on scene reported no extension to wildland, though a threat remained. Additional resources were subsequently cancelled as crews on scene and those already en route were expected to handle the fire.

Cal Fire air attack was also reported on scene. A tanker returned to base still loaded, suggesting crews were able to manage the fire without deploying its retardant. The cause of the fire was not immediately available.

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