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Public Safety · Mendocino County
The Cooley Fire, which started on October 16 near Cloverdale in Mendocino County, California, reached 98% containment by Saturday morning, October 31. The wildfire burned approximately 1,365 acres before crews established control lines around nearly the entire perimeter. Cal Fire Mendocino Unit reported no details regarding the cause of the fire at the time of the update.
Public Safety
The National Weather Service office in Eureka, CA, issued a beach hazards statement at 10:05 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, valid from Sunday at 6 p.m. through Monday at 10 p.m. The advisory covers Coastal Del Norte, Northern Coastal Humboldt, Southwestern Humboldt, and Coastal Mendocino zones, warning of an increased threat of sneaker waves. The NWS cautions that large, unexpected waves can sweep people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches, and can move large objects such as logs. Residents are advised to avoid rocks, jetties, and steep beaches, stay far back from the water, and never turn their backs on the ocean.
Public Safety · Mendocino County
A wildfire named the Logan Fire was reported at 9:53 p.m. on Oct. 31, 2026, in Mendocino County, California. The fire is burning on federal land managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. As of the initial report, the containment status and cause of the fire remain unknown.
Public Safety · Mendocino County
A wildfire named the Rainbow Fire was first discovered at 3:26 p.m. on October 31 in Mendocino County, California. The fire is burning on private land. As of publication, no containment information has been released and the cause remains undetermined. The report cites the National Interagency Fire Center as its source.
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