Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Wildfire Ignites in Hill Country Northeast of Covelo

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The Bluenose Fire as seen from the Big John camera

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.


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.


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3 COMMENTS

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

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Matt LaFever
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For the past seven years, Matt LaFever has covered the North Coast of California in both print and radio news. A Humboldt State graduate, he has lived in the Emerald Triangle for nearly 20 years. His reporting spans local issues like crime and wildfires. When not writing, Matt is an avid outdoorsman, exploring Northern California’s rugged landscapes. Reach out to him at matthewplafever@gmail.com.

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