UPDATE 3:55 P.M.: Cal Fire Division Chief Charlie Hanes says that it took awhile to locate the flames.  The fire is located near Whale Gulch area (near a pottery place.)  It is a half acre but spreading slowly and Cal Fire expects to have it under control shortly.

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Scanner traffic is indicating a vegetation fire near Briceland Thorn Rd. LoCO will update with more information as soon as possible.