Sky Fire On Sunday Causes Brief Evacuations

A quick-moving wildland fire near Lower Lake, the Sky fire, started Sunday afternoon at Sky High Ridge Road and Morgan Valley Road. It rapidly spread through grass and brush, prompting brief evacuations. Lake County Fire Protection District and Cal Fire managed the incident, using air and ground resources, including some redirected from the Pickett fire. By Sunday evening, the fire had burned under 19 acres and was 80% contained, with crews reinforcing lines and extinguishing hotspots.