Brush fire claims 182 acres near Clear Lake

Firefighters worked through the night on a large brush fire near Clear Lake.

Fire officials expected to have it contained this morning. The last update indicated the fire burned at least 182 acres near the south end of the lake.

The fire was first reported at 2:30 p.m. Monday. It started near Highway 29 between Kelseyville and Lower Lake.

State fire officials launched an air and ground assault with four air tankers, three helicopters, six bulldozers, five hand crews and 30 fire engines.

The flames blew away from homes in the area and no structures were reported burned.