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Crews responding to vegetation fire near Schellville in Sonoma County

By KTVU Newsroom
Updated  September 22, 2021 11:26pm PDT
Wildfires
KTVU FOX 2

Fire near Schellville in Sonoma County

Crews are responding to a 40-acre vegetation fire burning in the town of Schellville in Sonoma County. The incident is named the Fremont Fire.

SHELLVILLE, Calif. - Crews have a 116-acre vegetation fire burning in Sonoma County between 70% and 80% contained Wednesday night. 

The fire burning in the town of Schellville has been named the Fremont Fire.

The fire was first reported around 2:30 p.m. off of Highway 12 between Haire Lane and Napa Road in the area of Fremont Drive.

There were no evacuations associated with this incident. Cal Fire had early on warned that could change depending on conditions. 

Crews remained at the scene at around 7 p.m. to get the fire under full containment and to put out hot spots. 

Fast-moving fire burns 116 acres in Sonoma County

The Fremont Fire in Sonoma County threatened structures and burned 116 acres on Wednesday in sight of highway traffic. By evening, firefighters had it 80% contained. The cause is under investigation.

The incident delayed traffic on Highway 121 heading west at the Napa-Sonoma County line, officials report.

Police are asking members of the public to stay out of the area. 

Check back for updates on this developing story.