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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.
SANTA ROSA, Calif. - Fire crews have stopped the forward progress of a 13-acre wildfire in Santa Rosa and have the blaze 10% contained.
Ledson Fire
What we know:
The Ledson Fire broke out Monday afternoon near Sonoma Highway and N Pythian Road. The fire quickly spread to approximately 13 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.
"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.
The Source: CAL FIRE