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NORTH COAST, Calif. – Firefighters are at work Saturday afternoon trying to contain a fire on the near Cow Mountain.

The “North Fire,” which is visible from Lake County, is located off Mill Creek Road near Cow Mountain, southeast of Ukiah.

Cal Fire spokesman Daniel Berlant told Lake County News that the fire began just before 1:30 p.m. Saturday.

“In the last couple of hours it’s grown significantly,” said Berlant.

It was reported to be 30 acres shortly after 3 p.m., rising to 150 acres and 10 percent containment about an hour later, according to Cal Fire.

Radio reports were indicating the fire was making a run up to a ridgetop.

Helicopters, air tankers and ground strike teams were being called to assist, with some engines to be positioned for structure protection, according to reports from the scene.

Additional information on the cause and firefighting effort will be posted as it becomes available.

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