Brush Fire Burns 2 Acres In Petaluma

PETALUMA, CA — Firefighters held a vegetation fire to 2 acres Wednesday in Petaluma.

The Petaluma Fire Department was dispatched at 2:19 p.m. to a report of the fire at Petaluma River Park and was met with thick plumes of smoke and flames being driven by the wind, Petaluma Fire Department Battalion Chief Kevin Weaver said.

An engine crew, a medic unit, a battalion chief and the fire marshal were on scene in under 5 minutes, Weaver said.

Petaluma FD's wildland fire truck was dispatched to help navigate the dirt terrain, while Rancho Adobe Fire also responded with a wildland fire/brush engine.

The Petaluma Police Department helped with the incident and Rancho Adobe Fire provided station coverage to ensure the city was protected.

"Forward progress of the fire was stopped within 25 minutes, with approximately two acres burned," Weaver said. "There were no reported injuries and any structures in the area were well away from the fire perimeter."

The cause of the fire was still under investigation Wednesday evening.

"This incident is an opportunity to remind our citizens that despite having recent rain, vegetation is still dry and fire danger is very high," Weaver said. "With fire season not yet over, Petaluma Fire asks that residents remain diligent in weed abatement, vegetation management, and to also be prepared for wildfires."