A new fire has erupted near Powder Horn Road and Donkey Hill Road in Hidden Valley in Lake County. According to a tweet from CAL FIRE LNU, the blaze, reported at approximately 5:35 p.m., was about one acre of grass with a moderate rate of spread. One structure is under threat.
However as of 5:55 p.m., the Incident Commander is reporting the fire is now three acres and multiple homes are threatened. Evacuations are being requested.
Local firefighting crews, including CAL FIRE/South Lake County Fire, are on the scene, working to contain the flames and protect the threatened property. Air support has been dispatched, with two tankers, a helicopter, and an air attack team responding to assist in combating the fire from above.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Please remember that information gathered from initial reports is subject to revision as more facts become available.
UPDATE 6:16 p.m.: Although firefighters are getting a handle on the fire and the fire is currently approximately 25% contained, an evacuation warning has been issued. Alert California cameras show that the smoke is dissipating.
UPDATE 6:21 p.m.: Air craft is being released from the fire as ground crews are mopping up.
I have no doubt some meth heads with IQs lower than donkeys started these fires.
Thank you figherfighters. You are out in this incredible heat, risking your lives so the rest of us are safe.