LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – A wildland fire incident made up of several roadside fires between Lower Lake and Kelseyville that began on Wednesday afternoon is fully contained.
Cal Fire said Thursday evening that the Glass fire is 100-percent contained at 28 acres.
The series of seven fires along Highway 29 near Diener Drive and DNA Ridge Rock Quarry was first reported shortly before 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, as Lake County News has reported.
The incident had initially required a closure of a portion of Highway 29 as heavy ground and air resources hit the fires as quickly as possible.
There were no injuries or threats to structures.
Cal Fire said the cause remains under investigation.
In its Thursday evening report, Cal Fire credited “teamwork, training and exceptional communication skills” among the agencies as aiding in bringing the incident to full containment.
The report said heavy equipment combined with fire personnel reinforced the containment lines to completion. The effort was helped by Thursday’s favorable weather.
Cal Fire said community members can expect to see fire personnel in the area checking these
fires for the next several days.
Resources that remained assigned on Thursday night include 55 firefighters, four engines, two water tenders and one dozer, Cal Fire reported.
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Glass fire fully contained
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