CAL FIRE: Ledson fire 35% contained, forward progress halted
Wildfire burns near Santa Rosa
The Ledson Fire burned about 17 acres near Santa Rosa on Monday. Some people were forced to flee their homes. By evening, all mandatory evacuation orders have been lifted.
SANTA ROSA, Calif. - Fire crews have stopped the forward progress of a 17-acre wildfire in Santa Rosa and have the blaze 35% contained.
Ledson Fire
What we know:
The Ledson Fire broke out Monday afternoon near Sonoma Highway and N Pythian Road. The fire quickly spread. By evening, the fire had spread to 17 acres. Authorities issued an evacuation order to nearby residents as the fire continued to spread.
CAL FIRE personnel are fighting the blaze using airdrops and have crews on the ground.
Santa Rosa Ledson Fire wildfire prompts evacuations
A wildfire in Santa Rosa has spread to 13 acres, prompting authorities to issue an evacuation order for nearby residents.
"Air and ground resources are making progress working in steep terrain," a post from the CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit account on X states. "The fire is burning light and flashy fuels, oak woodland and brush."
The fire is burning north of Sonoma Highway, near several wineries, including St. Francis Winery & Vineyards, Ledson Winery & Vineyards, as well as the historical landmark, the William Hood House.
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