Monday, 04 December 2023

REGIONAL: Rumsey Fire contained

YOLO COUNTY – After three days of firefighting officials reported a wildland fire along Highway 16 was 100-percent contained on Wednesday.


Cal Fire said the Rumsey Fire, located on Highway 16 north of Guinda, reached 716 acres.


The fire, sparked by a vehicle, began on Monday, as Lake County News has reported.


At one point it had as many as 350 firefighters on scene working to contain the fire, which was moving through rugged terrain dotted by oak and pine trees.


The fire destroyed two outbuildings and a residence, and at least one firefighter suffered a heat injury.


Cal Fire had no further details on the fire suppression efforts, including cost, as of Tuesday evening.

Upcoming Calendar

5Dec
12.05.2023 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Board of Supervisors
5Dec
12.05.2023 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Lakeport City Council
6Dec
12.06.2023 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
East Region Town Hall
9Dec
12.09.2023 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Farmers' Market at the Mercantile
9Dec
12.09.2023 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Christmas in Middletown
14Dec
12.14.2023 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Lakeport Blizzard event
16Dec
12.16.2023 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Kelseyville Wreaths Across America ceremony
16Dec
12.16.2023 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Farmers' Market at the Mercantile
21Dec
12.21.2023 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Lakeport Blizzard event

Mini Calendar

loader

LCNews

Award winning journalism on the shores of Clear Lake. 

 

Newsletter

Enter your email here to make sure you get the daily headlines.

You'll receive one daily headline email and breaking news alerts.
No spam.