Firefighters make progress to contain northern California’s Lucas fire
Cal Fire official says Sunday was ‘big turning point’ to reduce blaze in Lake county, now 30% contained
TL;DR
- The Lucas fire in northern California is now 30% contained.
- Over 4,120 acres have burned across Lake and Mendocino counties.
- Sunday was considered a 'big turning point' by Cal Fire officials.
- Nearly 900 people were evacuated.
- No fatalities or missing persons have been reported.
- One arrest was made for attempting to jump a roadblock.
- Resources deployed include 163 engines, 72 crews, and eight helicopters.
- Parts of Mendocino National Forest are under emergency closure.