Evacuations lifted as crews Vegetation fire in El Dorado County forces evacuations in Somerset
SOMERSET — Crews on Sunday battled a small vegetation fire that briefly forced evacuations in El Dorado County.
The fire was burning in the area of Rontree Lane and Fairplay Road in Somerset. The evacuations were ordered for nearby Leap Frog Lane, according to the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office, but have since been lifted.
At last check, Cal Fire said the fire had burned approximately 8 acres with firefighters performing mop-up efforts after strengthening containment lines.
Several agencies responded to assist with putting the flames out.
