Crews Scale Back As Woodside Fire Slows On Sonoma Coast

SONOMA COUNTY, CA — The Woodside Fire along the Sonoma County coast reached 70 percent containment Tuesday after overnight fog and cooler temperatures slowed fire activity, allowing firefighters to expand containment lines and continue "mop-up" operations.

Cal Fire officials said today that the improved weather created favorable conditions for extinguishing hot spots and securing the fire's perimeter.

Staffing dropped to 60 personnel Tuesday, down from 85 the previous day, and resources will continue to be reduced over the coming days as crews transition from active suppression to patrol and cleanup.

The wildfire burned 152 acres near Highway 1 between Timber Cove and Salt Point State Park since igniting Thursday.

The blaze destroyed four structures, including two homes, damaged three additional structures, and forced evacuation orders for residents, visitors at Timber Cove Resort, and nearby campgrounds.

No injuries have been reported, and the cause remains under investigation.

At the height of the fire, strong winds drove flames through heavy timber, prompting mandatory evacuations and the closure of a stretch of Highway 1 between Timber Cove Road and Stewarts Point-Skaggs Springs Road. Firefighters from CAL FIRE and cooperating agencies used aircraft, hand crews, engines, and bulldozers to protect homes and keep the fire from spreading farther.

Smoke from the fire affected air quality across Sonoma County through the weekend, prompting health officials to urge residents to limit outdoor activity in areas with the heaviest smoke.

Officials said firefighters will remain on scene over the coming days to extinguish remaining hot spots, reinforce containment lines, and monitor the burn area until the fire is fully secured.