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Wildfire Erupts in Lake County, Prompting Evacuations
29 Aug
Summary
- Wildfire burning in Lake County near Kelseyville
- Fire is about 15-20 acres, with moderate spread and short-range spotting
- Evacuation orders and warnings issued for several zones
On August 30th, 2025, a wildfire has broken out in Lake County, California, near the town of Kelseyville. The fire, known as the Peter Fire, is currently around 15-20 acres in size and is spreading at a moderate rate, with firefighters reporting short-range spotting.
The fire is threatening multiple structures, prompting Cal Fire to issue evacuation orders for the Adobe Creek Road area, designated as Zone KEL-E150. Additionally, evacuation warnings have been issued for Zones KEL-E151, KEL-E140, and LAK-E139.
Firefighters have responded to the scene, with Cal Fire requesting 15 engines, six dozers, five water tenders, two crews, air tankers, three helicopters, and one air tactical aircraft to assist in the firefighting efforts. The situation remains ongoing as crews work to contain the rapidly spreading blaze.
