KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Firefighters overnight gained some partial containment on a wildland fire burning near Kelseyville.
Cal Fire reported Sunday morning that firefighters made good progress through the night on the 200-acre Peterson fire, increasing containment from zero to 17 percent and putting in more containment lines.
The fire was first reported at about 5:30 p.m. Saturday in the 9000 block of Peterson Lane at Adobe Creek Road, near Highland Springs between Kelseyville and Lakeport.
While structures in the area remain threatened, none so far have been destroyed, Cal Fire said in its Sunday morning report.
Resources on the fire increased significantly overnight.
On Sunday morning, the number of firefighting personnel had more than tripled to 675, with 50 engine companies, 26 fire crews, 25 overhead personnel, 15 bulldozers, nine water tenders, four air tankers and three helicopters assigned, Cal Fire said.
Radio traffic on Sunday morning indicated both air and ground resources were at work on the fire.
Cal Fire said the fire is located in rough, rocky terrain that has heavy brush and steep, difficult access.
No anticipated date for full containment has yet been given by Cal Fire.
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Firefighters begin to get containment on Peterson fire
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