Crews Contain Shady Fire In Monte Rio

The blaze burned in heavy Sonoma County timber but within two hours, firefighters had it fully contained.

Posted Fri, Aug 20, 2021 at 11:38 am PT

SONOMA COUNTY, CA — A vegetation broke out late Thursday night in heavy Sonoma County timber but firefighters quickly gained the upper hand.

Cal Fire's Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit responded around 10:15 p.m. Thursday to the Shady Fire near Ridgecrest Drive and Old Monte Rio Road in Monte Rio.

At 10:45 p.m., the blaze was reportedly burning in heavy timber at a slow rate of spread.

By 12:30 a.m. Friday, the wildfire was 100 percent contained at 1/4 acre.

Living uphill from the fire, I thank you for your prompt and efficient response. Much appreciated!
— BluesJamFan (@BluesJamFan1) August 20, 2021

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