Small fire on Mount Konocti begins after thunderstorm
- Elizabeth Larson
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Firefighters contained a small wildland fire in the Black Forest on Mount Konocti on Monday, a fire that appeared shortly after a brief thunderstorm.
The Konocti fire was reported shortly after 1:30 p.m. Monday. It was said to be about half a mile up the mountain, with crews accessing it from the Riviera Heights subdivision.
Posts from readers on Lake County News’ Facebook page explained that there had been lightning and rain in the area.
One woman said she saw a lightning strike hit and start the fire as she was watching the rainstorm.
Crews that hiked into the area found a small spot and a tree on fire, according to radio traffic.
Cal Fire sent air resources, with air attack directing helicopters and tankers that were able to quickly hit the blaze before ground crews could get to it.
The fire was reported to be contained just before 4 p.m. at one tenth of an acre.
Firefighters were on scene for several hours afterward for mop up.
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