Overview
- The Ledson Fire ignited near Highway 12 and North Pythian Road east of Santa Rosa and grew to roughly 14 acres in steep, dry grass, oak woodland and brush.
- Authorities briefly ordered evacuations for Zone SON-3H3 before lifting the order minutes later as crews gained containment.
- Firefighters used three air tankers, two helicopters, retardant and targeted water drops alongside six engines, four bulldozers and hand crews to attack the flames.
- Cal Fire reported that structures were threatened early in the response but no structural damage or injuries had been reported as crews worked the scene.
- Investigators are determining the cause of the blaze and officials warn that Sonoma wine country’s steep terrain and light fuels make small fires a local threat to homes and wineries.