Half Moon Bay Fire Contained Near Winchester Bay
Firefighters contained the Half Moon Bay Fire near Winchester Bay on Monday morning, holding it to 0.41 acres. No structures were threatened, and crews remained on scene for mop-up work and hot spot checks.
A small wildland fire near Half Moon Bay was contained Monday morning after an early response from fire crews near Winchester Bay.
Winchester Bay Rural Fire Protection District was dispatched at 4:55 a.m. June 1 to a reported wildland fire about one mile southwest of Winchester Bay. The fire was later identified as the Half Moon Bay Fire.
Coos Forest Protective Association crews arrived and began the initial fire response, with Winchester Bay Fire personnel assisting by helping supply water at the scene until CFPA’s larger water tender arrived.
CFPA estimated the fire at about one-half acre during the initial response. Crews were able to contain the fire and hold it to 0.41 acres.
As of 11 a.m. Monday, firefighters had spent the morning working on a large driftwood pile and keeping the fire from spreading into nearby vegetation. Crews were expected to remain in the area through the day for mop-up work and to check for remaining hot spots inside the containment area.
No structures were threatened.
Winchester Bay Fire thanked CFPA and other responding agencies for their quick work and coordination on the fire.
The district also reminded the public that fire season is now in effect. A debris burning prohibition has been put in place within the Winchester Bay Rural Fire Protection District. Residents and visitors are asked to remain alert and report smoke or fire by calling 911.
Images courtesy of the Coos Fire Protective Association
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