LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – A wildland fire above Lucerne inside the Mendocino National Forest shortly after 6 p.m. Monday was contained at two acres, Forest Service spokeswoman Tamara Schmidt said.
Initial reports indicated the exact location of the fire was in question but was determined by the Forest Service to be near the Lakeview Campground off High Valley Road between Clearlake Oaks and Nice within the forest boundary.
Shortly after the first firefighters staged, additional resources were cancelled as the fire was rapidly dealt with. Two water tenders were first called in but one was turned back almost immediately.
Helicopters picked up from Lucerne Harbor Park and flew over Lucerne to drop their loads on the fire for nearly an hour.
First responders reported to dispatch that the fire was reported to have a potential of 10 acres but was contained at two acres,
The US Forest Service, Cal Fire and other fire protection agencies responded, according to Schmidt.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation, she said.
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