LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Firefighters are making progress on the effort to fully contain a wildland fire that began burning east of Clearlake Oaks on Monday afternoon.
The Reservoir fire is located along Indian Valley Reservoir Road and Walker Ridge Road, southeast of Indian Valley Reservoir in eastern Lake County.
Cal Fire said the fire began just after 2 p.m. Monday, and was burning on both sides of Indian Valley Reservoir Road.
By Monday night, Cal Fire said forward progress of the fire had been stopped, with crews to remain at the scene into the night to put out hot spots.
Cal Fire’s Monday night report put the fire at 68 acres with 10% containment. There were no reports of structures damaged or injuries.
Resources assigned include 150 personnel, 19 engines, three dozers, two water tenders and four crews.
Cal Fire said the Reservoir fire’s cause is under investigation.
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Firefighters work to contain Reservoir fire
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