KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Firefighters are on the scene of a wildland fire that broke out on Saturday evening.
The Peterson fire was first reported at 5:30 p.m. on Peterson Lane at Adobe Creek, according to Cal Fire.
Shortly before 8 p.m., Cal Fire said the blaze had burned 400 acres with no containment, and was threatening structures.
Cal Fire said the fire has a dangerous rate of spread, with spotting a quarter-mile ahead of the main fire.
Air resources and ground crews are on scene with additional resources en route, Cal Fire said.
Early reports from the scene had indicated that the fire may have started because of a piece of equipment, but Cal Fire said the cause of the incident is under investigation.
Resources on scene include 210 firefighters, 11 engine/truck companies, seven air tankers, seven fire crews, six bulldozers, six overhead personnel, three helicopters and one water tender.
Additional information will be posted as it becomes available.
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