[UPDATE 4:11 p.m: Ambulance Requested for Firefighter] Scotts Fire Northwest of Lakeport Grows Rapidly, Heads Toward Blue Lakes

A vegetation fire ignited in the hills northwest of Lakeport this afternoon. Dubbed the “Scotts Fire”, the most recent reports from the scene indicate the fire is 6 acres and growing at a moderate rate driven by the terrain with no reported containment.

The Incident Commander warned the fire seemed to be burning towards the direction of Blue Lakes, a popular tourist destination along State Route 20.

A squadron of air assets have been assigned to the incident including five air tankers and three helicopters. 20 additional engines have also been requested to join in firefighting efforts from Sonoma County’s Point Fire.

Aircraft circling the Scott’s Fire. [Screenshot 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 3:49: The Incident Commander reported the Scotts Fire is now at 15 acres in size growing at a slow to moderate rate of spread. He relayed that ground and dozer crews are “making good progress”.

UPDATE 4:08 p.m.: The fire has jumped to 45-50 acres in size, according to estimates from air attack. Reports from the scene are still describing the fire as burning at slow rate of spread and crews making good progress.

UPDATE 4:11 p.m.: Scanner traffic from the Scotts Fire indicates a firefighter working the incident is having diffuculty breathing and medical personnel are responding with lights and sirens to the scene.

Helicopter on the Scotts Fire [Photo by Coral Leigh Photography]