Laws Fire In Ukiah Hills Burns Acre and A Half

A wildfire that broke out Wednesday afternoon above Laws Avenue in the hills west of Ukiah causing the Mendocino county Sheriff to issue an evacuation order for the area.  Around 2:30 authorities reported the Laws fire to be about a half an acre while agencies responded to help with traffic control.  Fire retardant and water were dropped.  The acre and a half  fire was reported to be fully contained  around 4:45 pm.