[UPDATE 7:30 p.m.: Multiple Structures on Fire] A Large Black Column of Smoke Marks New Fire Burning Near Albion

A black column of smoke is rising from the Hazel Fire. [Image from ALERTCalifornia]

Ground firefighters are reporting a large plume of black smoke in the area. The fire is reportedly located down a logging road in the area.

The air attack commander reported the fire is one acre in size burning in heavy fuel. The fire is spreading slowly and in the middle of the fire the commander said he assumed there was a structure but could not be sure because the smoke was so thick. If so, he believes it is fully engulfed in flames.

Initially reported around 6:55 p.m., the fire is being referred to as the “Hazel Incident” and a dark column of smoke is visible from the Cameron AlertCalifornia fire camera.

Air attack circling over the Hazel Fire. [Image from FlightRadar]

Please remember that this story is unfolding. Information is being reported as we gather it. However, some of the information coming from witnesses and initial official reports could be wrong. We will do our best to get the facts but, in the case that something is inaccurate, we will update with correct information as soon as we can.

UPDATE 7:30 p.m.: A ground firefighter at scene reported that the fire is composed of multiple fully involved structures described as a logging operations main camp.