[Update] Escaped Control Burn Reported Near Carlotta

A report of white smoke near Barber Shop Lane in Carlotta prompted a response from Carlotta Volunteer Fire Department and Cal Fire on Friday.

Cal Fire Forester Jay Fazo confirmed engines 7231 and 1216 are on scene.

Access has been made to the fire, located near Barber Shop Lane. The incident commander reports the fire is burning in grass and slash at a quarter to half acre with a slow rate of spread.

Additional resources have been requested and are en route, including engines, a hand crew, a dozer and a water tender.

All information is preliminary and conditions may change.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Update: Cal Fire helicopter 604 is currently assisting ground crews on the Shop Fire in Carlotta. Cal Fire Fortuna is on scene with engines and personnel, High Rock crews 1 & 2, and units from Bridgeville and Carlotta are assisting. No new updates on conditions are currently available.