The Lodge Fire burning southeast of Leggett continues spreading northwards. Cal Fire has called a meeting at 1 p.m. in South Leggett at the Redwood Mercantile to brief residents on the coming fire. Currently, Cal Fire is saying that 35 structures in the area are believed to be threatened.

A press release from that agency at 8:30 a.m. said, “Structure defense preparation began from Tan Oak Park to Big Bend. Firefighting personnel and equipment are actively working to construct fireline across the northern boundary of the fire and secure existing containment lines.”

Very rough depiction of the area in which structures are being prepared for the oncoming fire.{Map from Google Mpags.]

The Lodge Fire is currently burning on 4600 acres with only 25% containment. Over 1600 personnel are stationed in the area to fight the blaze.

Tent city north of Laytonville for fire crews fighting the Lodge Complex Fire. [Photo by Crystal Salomon.]

Previously on the Redheaded Blackbelt:

• Three Lightning Fires in Northern Mendocino Still Burning
• Lodge Complex Fire West of Laytonville Reaches 550 Acres
• Lodge Complex Expands Overnight/Firefighters Battling High Temperatures
• Lodge Lightning Complex Expands to 750 Acres; Structure Threatened
• Lodge Complex Fire Expands Again
• Lodge Complex Fire Doubled in Size Today
• Multiple Fires Strain Critical Resources in Humboldt County
• Lodge Complex Continues to Grow
• Latest Info on the Lodge Complex
• [Maps Added] Meeting Held About Lodge Fire Complex
• Thick Smoke Hinders Aerial Attacks on the Lodge Complex in Northern Mendocino
• Town of Leggett Threatened as Fire Burns Northward
• Lodge Fire Marches Northward, Residents Urged to Register Phones for Reverse 911 Calls