A Fruitland Ridge resident, Eugene Womack, reports that there was a wildland fire on Fruitland Ridge near Miranda today around 6:30 P.M.  Cal Fire, he said, responded with a hand crew and water drops from a helicopter (number 102.)Fruitland Volunteer Fire Dept. also responded. The fire was contained within an hour and no structures were damaged.

 

 

Photos provided by Eugene Womack who retired from the Eel River CC back 1996.  His son, Mike, was the fire Capt. in helicopter 102 pictured above.