OROVILLE, Calif. - Firefighters are at the scene of a vegetation fire off Openshaw road and Highway 149, CAL FIRE is calling this the 70 Fire.
Forward progress has been stopped, however, crews will remain on scene mopping up. There are no traffic issues on Highway 149 at the time.
CAL FIRE said they estimated the fire to be 5 acres by air attack.
#70Fire Forward progress stopped. Air Attack estimates 5 acres. Crews mopping up and cutting line around the fire. pic.twitter.com/4NwJbhR8n0
— CAL FIRE Butte Unit/Butte County Fire Department (@CALFIRE_ButteCo) October 4, 2019