Wildland fire burns on Anderson Island
- Elizabeth Larson
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THIS STORY HAS BEEN UPDATED REGARDING ACREAGE AND FORWARD PROGRESS.
KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Firefighters are working to contain a fire on Anderson Island.
The island, located off Buckingham in Kelseyville, was first reported shortly after 5 p.m. Tuesday.
Firefighters were directed to respond to Braito’s Marina in order to be ferried out ot the island, estimated to be between 25 and 30 acres and containing several structures.
Cal Fire air resources also responded, with helicopters making multiple water drops and tankers dropping retardant.
The fire was reported to be close to five acres just after 5:30 p.m., burning in grass and oaks.
Just before 6 p.m. power to the island was turned off, according to reports from the scene.
Crews on the ground are reported to be working on hot spots.
Shortly after 6:30 p.m., incident command reported that forward progress had been stopped, and the fire had burned approximately 3.4 acres.
There was no structure damage, and crews at that point were expected to be committed for four hours of work at the scene.
Cal Fire is in unified command with Kelseyville Fire on the incident.
Additional information will be published as it becomes available.
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