Update: Forward progress of remote wildfire west of Vacaville stopped
VACAVILLE -- Fire crews are responding to a vegetation fire burning in a wilderness area west of Vacaville Monday afternoon, according to authorities.
The so-called Pleasants Fire burning along Pleasant Valley Road was first reported by Cal Fire shortly after noon. According to a tweet by the Cal Fire Sonoma Lake Napa Unite, the fire is approximately seven acres and 0% contained.
#PleasantsFire – UPDATE - Fire is approximately 7 acres, and 0% contained. If driving in the area use caution and give way to emergency vehicles.
— CAL FIRE LNU (@CALFIRELNU) August 15, 2022
#CALFIRE#CALFIRELNU pic.twitter.com/Tx7fQSDuBa
The Vacaville Fire Protection District is also responding to the fire. As of shortly after 1 p.m., authorities said the fire's forward progress had been stopped at about 28 acres.
fire progression has been stopped at 28 acres #PleasantsValleyFire#PleasantsFire pic.twitter.com/zbcybmHwjv
— Vacaville Fire Dist. 🇺🇸 (@VacavilleDist) August 15, 2022
Drivers in the area are advised to use caution and give way to emergency vehicles as crews continue to mop up in the area.