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Peter Fire in Lake County prompts evacuation order, warnings near Kelseyville


Peter Fire in Lake County prompts evacuation order, warnings near Kelseyville

Brandon Downs is a digital content producer at CBS Sacramento.

A wildfire burning in Lake County near Kelseyville has prompted evacuation orders and warnings on Friday afternoon.

Cal Fire said the Peter Fire is holding at about 20-25 acres off Adobe Creek Road, west of Carder Road. Crews reported a moderate rate of spread and short-range spotting. The fire is also threatening multiple structures, firefighters said.

As of 1:45 p.m., the fire was 5% contained.

An evacuation order was issued for Adobe Creek Road, Zone KEL-E150. Zones KEL-E151, KEL-E140, LAK-E125 and LAK-E139 are under evacuation warnings.

Cal Fire requested 15 engines, six dozers, five water tenders, two crews, fire air tankers, three helicopters and one air tactical aircraft to the scene. Additional resources continue to arrive at the scene.

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