NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Firefighters worked throughout Saturday on several small wildland fires in Lake County and a larger incident in neighboring Napa County.
Local fire districts, along with Cal Fire, responded to four small wildland fires early Saturday morning, as Lake County News has reported.
One fire was near Kelseyville, a small spot fire near Lower Lake was caused by a fatal crash, and two more happened near Middletown. All were contained at an acre or less, according to fire officials.
In neighboring Napa County, a wildland fire was sparked near Lake Berryessa on a peninsula in the Capell Valley off Highway 128 just before 1 p.m.
The Pleasure fire burned 19 acres and was 40-percent contained by day's end, Cal Fire reported. No structures were damaged.
Cal Fire said ground crews made access to the fire via boats from Pleasure Cove Marina, constructed fire line and extinguished hot spots within the fire perimeter.
Seven engine/truck companies, three water tenders, three volunteer companies, four fire crews, six overhead/command personnel, two bulldozers, air attack, three air tankers, two helicopters and 125 personnel worked the incident at its height, Cal Fire reported.
The Napa County Fire Department and Cal Fire remained on the scene with an engine and four fire crews overnight, according to a Cal Fire report.
Cal Fire's staffing has been increased due to forecasted dry lightning and strong winds throughout much of Northern California.
A red flag warning has been issued for much of Northeast California, including the Northern Sierra and Tahoe Basin, due to high heat, strong winds and the possibility of dry thunderstorms with lightning.
On Saturday, Cal Fire said nearly 3,300 firefighters remain on the front lines of several large active wildfires burning in California.
To learn about wildland fire preparedness, visit www.ReadyForWildfire.org .
A rundown of major incidents around the state follows, with size estimates through late Saturday night.
Unified command fires
– Lake fire: Began June 17 in San Bernardino County; 30,526 acres, 50-percent contained. Evacuations remain in effect with additional evacuations added Wednesday. Cause is under investigation.
Federal incidents
– Sky Fire: Began June 18 in Madera County; 500 acres, 97-percent contained. Caused by a vehicle.
– Washington Fire: Began June 19 in Alpine County; 17,697 acres, 37-percent contained. Caused by lightning.
– Sterling Fire: Began June 27 in San Bernardino County; 100 acres, 95-percent contained. Arson fire.
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