The Bluenose Fire, located 8.5 miles northeast of Covelo, has grown to encompass 4-5 acres, according to fire officials.
The blaze, which has been reported to have one spot fire and isolated torching, is burning at a moderate rate of spread in an area characterized by slash and oak woodland.
Firefighters on the ground and in the air are actively battling the flames. The Incident Commander has reported uphill spot fires, further complicating containment efforts. The fire can be viewed on the Big John camera.
UPDATE 4:40 p.m.: The Bluenose Fire is reportedly holding at five acres.
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Put that out!!! Dam!!!
Shouldn’t be too big a deal as long as adequate air/ground resources can be sent to attack this fire.
Winds are calm, it’s not too hot out, and it’s heading into evening.
When it’s hot and winds are high and steady, then fires tend to race and gallop.
Hmm, from the Big John fire camera, it looks like that fire was put OUT by about 7PM this evening, 2024-07-30. Good work, crews & pilots.