Crews Battle Hopkins Fire in Mendocino County

Firefighters are getting a handle on a brush fire that caused a lot of concern in Mendocino County Sunday afternoon.

The blaze, dubbed the Hopkins Fire, is burning in the town of Calpella, about 10 miles north of Ukiah, according to Mendocino County sheriff's officials.

Cal Fire reports that the fire has burned 275 acres and is currently 10% contained. Some homes were destroyed.

Authorities issued mandatory evacuation orders for residents, who live near the blaze, but some of the areas have been reduced to evacuation warnings.

REPOPULATION INFORMATION FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS; LAKE MENDOCINO DR FROM EAST SIDE CALPELLA NORTH TO MILANI DR HAVE BEEN REDUCED TO AN EVACUATION WARNING FROM EVACUATION ORDER, THIS INCLUDES THE OAKIE FLATS AREA. RESIDENTS IN LISTED AREA ARE FREE TO RETURN HOME WHILE MAINTAINING

— Mendocino Sheriff (@MendoSheriff) September 13, 2021

Officials have opened a shelter for residents evacuated from the fire at the Mendocino County Office of Education, located at 2240 Old River Road in Ukiah.

No injuries have been reported at this time.

One hour timelapse to 4:30pm on the #HopkinsFire via @AlertWildfire Cleland Mtn camera. #CAwx #FireWx 9/12/2021 pic.twitter.com/6M6ydoDXIu

— Rob Mayeda (@RobMayeda) September 12, 2021