11 on – On highway One looking south from Palo Colorado Canyon
10:30 Pm taken by Harmony d’Angelo:
10:15 pm —- Photo below From Deena Angelic. Info from a variety of sources, including the chp website. The fire has jumped the highway in this location near the rocky creek viaduct and is now burning on both sides of the highway. There is a hard closure at Rio Rd and at Andrew Molera.
Early reports are that it started at the Hains property behind the Mid Coast Fire Station and went into the vegetation and the winds are pushing it toward the coast One report: “Message from upper Greenridge. Large fire just started above the fire staton. Massive flames visible at the residence up their. I believe it’s the Hain Allen property. Heavy winds blowing offshore right now, so it’s moving towards the coast, but it’s blowing up big time and heading west.” Remember, early reports are not always accurate. But I have heard from at least 3 people it was at the Hains propery.
Here is a photo, but I don’t have a photographer’s name, yet.
Sounds like it’s pushing into Rocky Canyon, Bixby Canyon and Palo. Evacs on Bixby. Not looking good. Here is a photo from Long Ridge:
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I'm told they're evacuating the house's just east of Rocky Creek Bridge near Highway. Very strong NE Wind.
Keep us posted please. My cabin is right there
Hi Kate,
The fire can be seen from the Yankee point PGE camera, link below.
https://www.alertwildfire.org/region/centralcoast/?camera=Axis-Keig
Also on the Tehama camera
https://www.alertwildfire.org/region/centralcoast/?camera=Axis-TehamaCarmel1
Malone
OMG! I lived right across from the fire station and back in on Ruth Albee’s property. I’m just devastated this area is getting hit by fire, again.
Paulo, I’m hoping you and your pup get to a safe area!
Kate,
thanks for the coverage, I'm one of the owners of the Smith Ranch at Rocky Creek. By viewing the pictures, it appears it has burnt most of the ranch. I believe it might have also burnt one of the buildings at the property. I spoke to my tenant earlier this evening after he was evacuated.
Richard Smith
So sorry to hear Richard :(
Does anyone know if the fire went up Greenridge Road across from the fire station?
I used to live on Garrapata ridge (well I guess it’s Weston ridge now). Same CHS class as the Hain’s oldest. Hope everyone gets out alright.
@Carol Benedict No. The fire went the opposite direction. South west from behind the Fire Station.