MENDOCINO CO., 6/16/26 — Firefighters are battling a 25-acre wildfire Tuesday evening in a remote area of Mendocino County southeast of Covelo, fire officials said. The Timber Fire was first reported about 3:50 p.m. in a rural area near the Eel River, according to CalFire. As of 5:45 p.m., the blaze had burned 25 acres, with no containment.Air tankers are aiding firefighters in battling the blaze, which is difficult to access due to heavy timber…
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