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Benbow Fire Contained After Air Attack | Eureka News
A fast-moving structure fire erupted in the Benbow area around 2:15 PM, sending thick black smoke soaring into the sky. Firefighters scrambled with a full air assault—tanker planes, a helicopter, and a reconnaissance aircraft—to tackle the blaze on Blue Rock Road. By 3:45 PM, flames had grown to five to seven acres, prompting evacuations. Crews called for water support from Redcrest and Rio Dell, but by 3:59 PM, the incident commander reported the fire was contained at five acres within retardant lines. Despite the chaos and smoke, crews handled the situation effectively, keeping the fire…
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