Smoke Drifts Over Bay Area From Mendocino County Moose Fire

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA — The Moose Fire burning since Monday in Mendocino County has been sending smoke over the North Bay and other parts of the Bay Area including San Mateo County, authorities advised.

The wildfire broke out at about 5:20 p.m. Monday on Moose Road in McNab Ranch near the Mendocino County community of Hopland, according to Cal Fire's Mendocino County unit.

One firefighter suffered a minor injury in the blaze that was 225 acres and 25-percent contained Tuesday morning, officials said.

More than 461 firefighters and other personnel are assigned to the wildland blaze, the cause of which has not been determined, according to Cal Fire.

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"Fire resources were at scene overnight and will remain at scene today to strengthen containment lines," said Patricia Austin of Cal Fire MEU. "Firefighting efforts are challenged by limited access and heavy vegetation in steep terrain."

Ten homes in the McNab Ranch area are threatened, with mandatory evacuations in place for residents of Valley View Road, Bus McGall Road and Moose Road; and an evacuation advisory in place for residents of the north end of Feliz Creek Road and Feliz Creek Drive.

Th Sonoma County Sheriff's Office began fielding calls Monday night about smoke, and sent a Nixle alert stating drift smoke was coming from the Moose Fire near Hopland.

"There have been multiple reports of the smell of smoke in the air in Sonoma County from Cloverdale all the way down to the Mark West Springs Road area," authorities said.

The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office advised of the same Tuesday morning.

"San Mateo County is experiencing drift smoke from the fires currently being fought in Mendocino County," authorities said in an email alert. "The smell of smoke will be present throughout the county and may last for several days. If you find the smell of smoke irritating curtail outdoor activities and remain inside buildings to reduce your exposure. If you see significant smoke or flames call 9-1-1 immediately."