LAKEPORT, Calif. – A wildland fire near Lakeport on Monday burned five acres before it was fully contained.

The fire occurred in the State Responsibility Area near Highway 29 and Mockingbird Lane, and was reported at approximately 11:12 a.m., according to Cal Fire Battalion Chief Julie Hutchinson.

Hutchinson said the fire – which primarily burned grass – was contained at 11:45 a.m., with mop up continuing until late Monday afternoon. No structures were reported to have been threatened.

Cal Fire sent five engines and a full response of air tankers, an air attack and a helicopter, said Hutchinson. The air tankers weren’t used but the helicopter worked the fire for about an hour.

She said local fire agencies also sent engines to the scene.

Cal Fire did not report a precise cause.

However, reports from the scene indicated there may have been issues with power equipment.

Lakeport Fire Chief Ken Wells said he received photographic evidence from U.S. Forest Service firefighters who responded that showed a dead bird next to a power pole, surrounded by burned grass.

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