MIDDLETOWN, Calif – A 3.5-acre wildland fire on Knowles Lane in Middletown has been contained, according to Cal Fire Battalion Chief Greg Bertelli.
A full wildland response including two hand crews, three engines, one bulldozer, two fixed wing aircraft, a helicopter and one air attack aircraft were used to combat the fire.
Cal Fire and South Lake Fire agencies both responded to fight the blaze.
Chief Bertelli reports no injuries and that no structures were damaged and that the fire was caused by equipment.
Bertelli reminds people to “please be extra careful” with lawn mowers or any gas powered equipment as fire danger is high.