Medicine Fire

100% Contained
263 Acres
1 County: Mendocino

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Date Started
07/27/2025 3:25 PM

Last Updated
08/06/2025 6:07 AM

Date Contained
08/05/2025 10:00 PM (Active for 9 days)

Cause
Under Investigation

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Agency Having Jurisdiction
CAL FIRE Mendocino Unit

Incident Management Team
No team assigned

Location
Rifle Range Road, North of Refuse Road, Covelo

[39.831628,-123.267618]

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Situation Summary

Crews continue to mitigate hot spots and strengthen containment lines.

Agency Information

Mendocino County Sheriff's Office, Covelo Fire Protection, US Forest Service, California Conservation Corps, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

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Icon	Description
	Active Incident
	Contained Incident
	Fires Less than 10 Acres
	Prescribed Fire
	Mudslide
	Flood
	Earthquake
	Lightning Activity
	Incident Perimeter ^{Reference 1}
	Evacuation Order ^{Reference 2}
	Evacuation Warning ^{Reference 3}
	Evacuation Order Lifted ^{Reference 4}
	Normal ^{Reference 5}
	Red Flag Warning ^{Reference 6}
	Smoke and Haze Forecast 0-3 PPM
	Smoke and Haze Forecast 3-25 PPM
	Smoke and Haze Forecast 25-63 PPM
	Smoke and Haze Forecast 63-158 PPM
	Smoke and Haze Forecast >158 PPM

Incident Perimeter: Perimeters are generalized and do not necessarily indicate structures within the boundaries have been damaged or destroyed.
Evacuation Order: An immediate threat to life. This is an order by law enforcement to leave immediately. The area is lawfully closed to public access.
Evacuation Warning: A potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate and those with pets and livestock should leave immediately.
Evacuation Order Lifted: Officials have determined the immediate danger has passed. Residents may return home but should remain alert for any changes in conditions or updated instructions.
Normal: No current threats to life or property.
Red Flag Warning: National Weather Service Red Flag Warnings indicate warm temperatures, very low humidities, and stronger winds that can combine to produce an increased risk of fire danger.

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