Reservoir fire containment grows

By Elizabeth Larson | Jun 28, 2016

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Containment continues to increase on the Reservoir fire burning near the Indian Valley Reservoir.

The Reservoir fire, which began Sunday afternoon seven miles southwest of Leesville, remains at 215 acres, with containment up to 60 percent, according to Cal Fire.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation, officials said.

Cal Fire said fire crews worked steadily through the night, establishing containment lines around the south part of the fire.

More than 350 personnel remained committed to the fire as of Tuesday morning, along with 25 engines, 14 hand crews, seven bulldozers, two water tenders and two helicopters, Cal Fire reported.

There have been no reports of injuries or property destroyed, based on Cal Fire's report.

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