The Hale Fire closed Highway 29 at Clayton Creek Road in Lake County for a time on Monday. Fire crews worked to structures, though initial reports of a structure fire were later contradicted. The fire, initially a quarter-acre, was reported around 10:30 a.m. and its forward progress was stopped by 10:56 a.m. , with full containment reported at an acre around 1 p.m. Tanker 90 and Copter 612 responded. No evacuations or injuries were confirmed, and the cause is under investigation. Highway 29 was closed at Main Street in Lower Lake for a time. Traffic in the area is still reported as slow. Motorists should check QuickMap for updates.