Henderson fire burns near Clearlake Oaks
- Elizabeth Larson
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Firefighters responded to a wildland fire near Clearlake Oaks late Wednesday afternoon.
The Henderson fire was first reported at 4:41 p.m. Wednesday on Henderson and Terrace drives, Cal Fire reported.
The fire threatened nearby structures and power lines, and Cal Fire said spotting was a concern.
A total of 60 firefighting personnel, one helicopter, 15 engines, one dozer, three water tenders and three crews responded, Cal Fire said.
By 9 p.m., Cal Fire said the fire’s forward rate of spread had stopped, although the fire remained a threat to structures.
As of 10 p.m. Wednesday, the fire was reported to have burned 25 acres and was 20% contained, Cal Fire reported.
Radio reports overnight indicated some crews were being released while others are scheduled to return on Thursday morning.
Cal Fire said the fire’s cause remains under investigation.
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