LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Work is winding down on a wildland fire near Lower Lake.

The Creek fire began Wednesday afternoon in the area of Highway 29 and Clayton Creek Road, south of Lower Lake.

Cal Fire said Thursday evening that the fire remained at 28 acres, with containment up to 85% by day’s end.

Firefighters remained on scene throughout the day.

At about 5:45 p.m., radio traffic indicated several more units were leaving, with incident command transitioning to a Cal Fire engine.

A cause for the fire has so far not been given.

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