Cold Fire Day 9: Containment at 97%; Consumed Acreage Holds Steady

NAPA COUNTY, CA – The Cold Fire burning in Yolo County east of Napa County's Lake Berryessa is 97 percent contained as of this afternoon, according to Cal Fire.

The fire off state Highway 128 west of Winters began Aug. 2, has burned 5,731 acres and destroyed two structures. No structures are currently threatened, however.

There were 572 personnel battling the blaze as of today, according to Cal Fire.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Also see: Geyserville Woman Arrested For Allegedly Lighting 13 Small Fires In Sonoma County

Previous coverage:

• Cold Fire Day 8: Major Advances With 90% Containment [UPDATE]
• Cold Fire Update: 70% Containment Reached; 5,700 Acres Burned
• Scorched Earth: Photos of Exhausting Battle Against Cold Fire
• State Highway 128 Reopens as Firefighters Contain More of Cold Fire
• Cold Fire: 4,700 Acres Burned By Thursday Morning

--Bay City News contributed to this report/Photo by Al Francis of Napa Sonoma Photos