How to resolve AdBlock issue? COBB, Calif. – Firefighters are working to get a small wildland fire that was sparked Thursday afternoon by a vehicle fire under control.
The incident – which radio reports indicated may have begun with a vehicle crash – was first reported shortly before 4:30 p.m. in the area of 10974 Fawn Court on Cobb.
Cal Fire Battalion Chief Greg Bertelli said at around 5:30 p.m. that the fire – which was putting up a lot of smoke – had burned about a quarter of an acre.
He said the area's heavy – and extremely dry – vegetation is a concern for firefighters. However, at that point there were no winds driving the fire.
A Cal Fire air tanker is remaining in the area as a contingency, Bertelli said.
Bertelli said Lake County Fire Protection District sent a water tender and Kelseyville Fire sent a type three engine to assist with the incident.
He said nearby Gifford Springs Road remains open.
Additional details will be posted as they become available.
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