LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — A fire that began in Lower Lake on Saturday afternoon is nearing full containment.

Cal Fire said the Rock fire began at 3:42 p.m. near Butte Rock Ranch Road and Morgan Valley Road.

By Saturday night, Cal Fire said the fire was 39 acres and 90% contained.

Four engines and 15 firefighters were assigned to the incident as of Saturday night.

Radio traffic indicated that units were continuing to monitor the incident, with a crew to return on Sunday morning. 

The cause remains under investigation, Cal Fire said.

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