UPPER LAKE, Calif. – Containment on a wildland fire burning near Upper Lake edged still higher on Thursday.
Cal Fire said the Elk fire, burning since Wednesday afternoon, reached 670 acres on Thursday, with containment up to 30 percent.
No structures have been destroyed or damaged, according to Cal Fire, which is in unified command on the incident with the United States Forest Service.
Cal Fire said firefighters made good progress on the fire throughout the day, with crews continuing to build and improve fire lines as well as mopping up hot spots near the line.
Crews will continue working through the night and Labor Day weekend, Cal Fire said. All roads in the area are open, with officials asking people to use caution while driving in the area because of the firefighters working there.
Resources assigned as of Thursday night include 270 firefighters and eight overhead/command personnel, 21 engine companies, nine fire crews, seven bulldozers, four helicopters and three water tenders, Cal Fire said.
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