LOWER LAKE, Calif. – A fire near Lower Lake has burned 200 acres, fire officials reported Friday evening.
The Cantwell Fire broke out at approximately 1:42 p.m. Friday, according to Cal Fire.
The incident is located off of Cantwell Ranch Road, south of Morgan Valley Road and east of Highway 29.
It began as a vehicle fire that spread into the wildland, based on radio reports.
By 4:45 p.m. it had reached 200 acres, with containment at 15 percent.
Cal Fire and fire agencies from around Lake County had resources on scene, according to radio reports. Out-of-county Cal Fire units also responded.
An aggressive attack from the air – including numerous tankers and helicopters – had been used to try to control the fire, which fire officials said had the potential to reach 700 acres.
Air resources were being released as nightfall approached, with incident command ordering resources to continue the work on Saturday.
Additional details will be posted as they become available.
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