Ground and air response is being requested for a reportedly fast-moving brush fire burning Monday afternoon in Sonoma County west of Petaluma.
The incident, named the Roblar Fire, was first reported at around 2:30 near the intersection of Roblar Road and Valley Ford Road in the town of Bloomfield.According to initial reports, the fire was already 15-20 acre and is being driven by winds in the area.
The Cal Fire LNU Twitter account confirmed that its units were at the location and the fire was at approximately 30 acres and 0% contained by around 3:30 p.m. However, crews were able to make progress on the fire over the next hour. By around 4:15 p.m., the fire was at 63 acres and 50% contained.Ground fire crews are at the scene with additional Cal Fire air support from tankers and a helicopter being requested.
There were reports of smoke from the fire impacting air quality in the region, with the Santa Rosa police dispatch center receiving hundreds of 911 calls reporting smoke, according to the Santa Rosa Fire Department. Smoke in Santa Rosa from the fire on Roblar Road in southeast Sonoma County. No fire in or around Santa Rosa at this time.
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