NORTH COAST, Calif. – Fire crews have increased containment to 40 percent on the Baseball fire on the Covelo Ranger District of the Mendocino National Forest.

The wildfire is estimated at 68 acres and is located approximately 15 miles southeast of Covelo near Atchison campground, forest officials said.

It has been determined that the fire started from previous pile burning on the Baseball prescribed fire project, as Lake County News has reported.

Forest officials said the fire is burning in grass, brush and timber. There are no immediate threats to property or structures.

About 75 personnel are working on the incident and resources include crews, engines, a water tender and a helicopter.