Fire burning 400 acres near Kelseyville

Cal Fire says the Peterson fire, the newest Lake County blaze, is spreading at a dangerous rate.|
PAUL PAYNE
THE PRESS DEMOCRAT

Firefighters were battling a 400-acre blaze Saturday night southwest of Kelseyville in Lake County, according to Cal Fire.

The Peterson fire started about 5:30 p.m. near Peterson Lane and Adobe Creek Road and was spreading at a dangerous rate, with spotting about a quarter-mile ahead of the fire line, Cal Fire said.

As of 7:45 p.m., more than 200 firefighters were battling the blaze along with seven air tankers and three helicopters.

The cause remained under investigation.

To the southeast, on the other side of Highway 29, firefighters reported 98 percent containment of the Jerusalem fire. The fire, which broke out Aug. 9, has burned 25,118 acres.

You can reach Staff Writer Paul Payne at 568-5312 or paul.payne@pressdemocrat.com. On Twitter @ppayne.

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