Mendocino Complex Fires grow to 2nd largest in history

Monday, August 6, 2018
REDDING, Calif. (KGO) -- The Mendocino Complex Fires, consisting of the Ranch Fire and the River Fire, are now the second largest wildfires in state history. The fires have now grown to to 273,664 acres and are 30 percent contained.

The Ranch Fire has grown 225,001 acres and is 21 percent contained. The River Fire is 48,663 acres and is 58 percent contained.
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RELATED: The latest evacuation orders for Shasta County's Carr Fire, Mendocino County's Complex Fire

The Carr Fire near Redding has burned more than 163,000 acres and is 45 percent contained. The wildfire has killed two firefighters and five civilians and destroyed more than 1,000 homes.

Firefighters say the Carr Fire started two weeks ago by sparks from the steel wheel of a towed-trailer's flat tire.

In response to the devastating wildfires in Shasta County, Tri Counties Bank has created a verified GoFundMe campaign to help those impacted by the fires. Click here if you'd like to help.

Get the latest on the Carr Fire here, the Complex Fire here and the latest on wildfires across California here.

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