How to resolve AdBlock issue? The Kelsey fire was first reported just before 2 p.m. in the 9500 block of Kelsey Creek Drive near Conklin Lane and Carder Road, according to radio reports.
Kelseyville Fire, Lakeport Fire and Cal Fire were dispatched, with Cal Fire’s response including tankers and helicopters.
The first units on scene reported that it was three to four acres with a west wind on it and one structure threatened. Due to it being near homes a deputy was requested to respond.
Just before 2:30 p.m., the Lake County Sheriff’s Office issued a Nixle alert ordering residents in the area to evacuate.
By 3 p.m., the sheriff’s office had followed up by issuing an advisory evacuation for one mile out from the south of intersection of Kelsey Creek Drive and Wight Way.
Minutes later, incident command reported that forward progress had been stopped on the fire, which was being held to 20 acres.
At 3:45 p.m., the sheriff’s office lifted the advisory evacuation notice but officials urged area residents to remain vigilant due to the windy conditions.
Incident command reported that there is a small spot fire on the incident’s right shoulder, with firefighters working their way around it. It was estimated to be about a quarter-acre in size.
The forward rate of progress on that spot fire was reported to have been stopped just after 4:30 p.m., according to scanner reports.
Just before 5 p.m., incident command reported the main fire was 75-percent contained, with firefighters working to address a third spot fire.
Reports from the scene stated that two engines will be kept at the scene overnight, with most of the rest of the engines expected to be released by 10 p.m.
Additional information will be posted as it becomes available.
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