- Elizabeth Larson
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Firefighters control wildland fire near Kelseyville
The fire was first reported shortly before 4:45 p.m. in the area of Adobe Creek East and Highland Springs Road near the Adobe Creek Dam.
Cal Fire, Lakeport Fire and Kelseyville Fire responded to the incident, which firefighters initially had challenges locating of Adobe Creek Road, based on radio reports.
Reports from the scene said engines also has issues getting into the site, with fire burning on both sides of the access road.
Thanks to the quick response from engines and from air resources – working on the Pawnee fire east of Clearlake Oaks – forward progress was reported stopped just before 6:15 p.m., according to radio traffic.
Cal Fire Division Chief Greg Bertelli told Lake County News that the total acreage was kept to just under two acres.
He said there wasn’t much wind on the fire, but it was burning in heavy brush and timber.
Bertelli said shortly after 6:30 p.m. that hose had been placed all around it, and that numerous ground resources remained on scene and a helicopter continued at that point making water drops.
“We don’t want to take any chances because the weather is still hot and dry and the humidity is still low,” he said.
With conditions remaining hot and dry, Bertelli asked community members to be extra careful so as to avoid causing more wildland fires.
He said the fire’s cause is under investigation.
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