A vegetation fire called the “Pocket Fire” ignited this morning in the Northern Sonoma County community of Geyserville. The blaze comes at the peak of the region’s heat wave, exacerbating concerns about its rapid spread.
Several fire cameras, including those positioned at Geyser Peak, Pine Mountain, and Rock Pile, have clear views of the incident reportedly located at the 23000 block of Pocket Ranch Road.
Authorities estimate the fire to be currently 15 acres in size growing at a moderate rate of spread and estimated the fire could grow to 150 acres. Powerlines are reportedly affected and power outages are possible.
UPDATE 12:25 p.m.: The Incident Commander reported the fire has been contained at 12.5 acres.
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