Firefighters pounce on Meyers brush fire

Firefighters this afternoon put out a small vegetation fire near Pioneer Trail and Highway 50 in Meyers.

“The quick response by firefighters from all three agencies (Lake Valley, CalFire, USFS) prevented it from getting larger and potentially putting the community at risk,” Lake Valley spokeswoman Leona Allen said of the 1:3pm blaze.

Lake Valley Fire Protection District is asking citizens to be cautious with cigarettes, campfires, barbecue grills and anything that could cause a fire.

Beth Brady with the Forest Service and CalFire Battalion Chief Mike Webb investigate the cause of the Aug. 26 fire. Photo/Leona Allen

High winds on Thursday and Friday are making them red flag warning days — meaning an increased threat of fire in the dry conditions.