Lucas Fire: 4,008 acres burned, 15% containment

Containment grows on Lucas Fire near California's Mendocino National Forest

Firefighters in Northern California continued to increase containment on the Lucas Fire burning near the Mendocino National Forest, as evacuations remained in effect Sunday.

Lucas Fire Spreads to Over 4,000 Acres with 20% Containment

"The Red Flag Warning ended at 2:00 a.m. this morning in Lake County." Source

California's Lucas Fire near Mendocino National Forest grows; evacuations remain

By Tim Fang The Lucas Fire burning near the Mendocino-Lake County line grew to nearly 4,000 acres on Saturday and evacuation orders remained in place. As of about 3:24 p.m., the fire had burned 3,846 was 15% contained, according to Cal Fire. The wildfire started Thursday near Potter Valley. Cal Fire said Saturday’s efforts include focusing on strengthening containment lines amid a red flag warning from the National Weather Service. The warining …

Lucas Fire: 4,008 acres burned, 15% containment

An evacuation center staffed by the American Red Cross has been set up at the Lake County Fairgrounds - Fritch Hall, located at 401 Martin Street in Lakeport.

San Francisco firefighters help battle Lucas Fire

The Lucas Fire has prompted evacuation orders in the Lake and Mendocino counties.

The Lucas Fire Just Passed 4,000 Acres and Lake County Is Under a Local Emergency

The Lucas Fire has nearly quadrupled since Friday morning, pushing past 4,000 acres in the hills above Upper Lake and prompting the Lake County sheriff to declare a local emergency. Cal Fire put the blaze at 4,008 acres and 15 percent contained late Saturday, with more than 1,200 personnel and night-flying helicopters on the incident. …