Maacama Ridge Blaze Still Burning But Contained: Cal Fire

SONOMA COUNTY, CA — Firefighters are at the scene of a 5-acre vegetation fire.The fire broke out in the 5800 block of Maacama Ridge Road in Geyserville.

The Maacama fire started slowly, burning across 3 acres, but spread to 5 acres by 5 p.m., when Cal Fire Sonoma-Lake-Napa ordered a helicopter, a hand crew, and two additional fire engines.

Cal Fire reported shortly after that crews had contained the fire at 20 percent, with 5 acres affected, and the forward progress had been stopped.

Firefighters will remain in the area for the next few hours. If traveling in the area, use caution.

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