Ledson Fire Update
Ledson Fire Spreads to 13 Acres Near Santa Rosa; Evacuation Order Lifted
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Cal Fire and partner agencies had a substantial equipment deployment to the Ledson Fire, including six engines, four bulldozers, three air tankers, two helicopters, an air-attack aircraft, a helicopter crew and two hand crews.
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Initial dispatch around 1 p.m. estimated the fire at 3-5 acres, but the fire grew quickly, reaching about 13 acres by the afternoon.
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The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office issued an evacuation order for Zone SON-3H3 and was actively assisting residents to evacuate, with the order later lifted.
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Local fire agencies joined CAL FIRE in fighting the Ledson Fire, indicating a multi-agency response beyond CAL FIRE resources.
A wildfire near Santa Rosa burned about 13 acres on Monday after sparking around 1 p.m. east of Highway 12 and North Pythian Road, according to Press Democrat. The blaze, dubbed the Ledson Fire after the nearby winery, prompted an evacuation order for Zone SON-3H3 — an order that was later lifted after crews made progress.
No injuries or confirmed structural damage were reported by Monday afternoon, KTVU noted. The fire's cause remained under investigation as containment lines were being established in steep, dry terrain near the Mayacamas foothills.
Fire Grows Quickly from 3 Acres to 13
When crews first arrived, the fire was estimated at just 3 to 5 acres, KTVU reported. It grew fast. By Monday afternoon, it had reached roughly 13 to 13.8 acres, burning through dry grass, oak woodland, and brush.
The fire spread at a moderate rate, according to NBC Bay Area. Steep terrain made the job harder for ground crews. Air resources were called in to help slow the spread while firefighters worked to build containment lines around the blaze.
Massive Multi-Agency Response Hits the Ground
Cal Fire and local fire agencies launched a major response. Resources on scene included six engines, four bulldozers, three air tankers, two helicopters, an air-attack aircraft, a helicopter crew, and two hand crews, according to KTVU.
The multi-agency effort showed the scale of the threat. Air tankers dropped retardant while bulldozers carved lines in the rugged hillside terrain. Ground crews worked alongside to hold those lines and protect nearby structures.
Wineries and Homes Threatened Near Sonoma Valley
The fire burned close to well-known wineries, including St. Francis and Ledson, as well as the historic William Hood House, Press Democrat reported. Authorities issued an evacuation order for Zone SON-3H3 to protect rural residents in the area.
The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office helped residents leave the zone, KTVU reported. The evacuation order was lifted later in the day as crews gained the upper hand. No structures were confirmed destroyed and no injuries were reported.
Cause Unknown as Crews Work to Contain Blaze
The fire started near the northern end of Sonoma Valley, close to the western edge of the Mayacamas mountains, according to Press Democrat. Investigators had not confirmed a cause by Monday afternoon.
Crews continued working to fully contain the fire as the afternoon wore on. Officials said no new evacuations had been ordered. Updates were expected as containment lines took shape around the roughly 13-acre fire, NBC Bay Area reported.
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