UPDATE, 9/6: LoCO’s quadcopter-piloting amigo Chad Johnson files the above drone’s-eye-view video of the fire’s aftermath.
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UPDATE, 7:15 p.m.:
Check out this interactive photo of crews doping some mop-up work.
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UPDATE 3:47 p.m.:
Firefighters have the blaze under control. Crews will remain on scene for extensive mop-up work.
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Multiple Arcata Fire District engines are on scene at a vegetation fire burning at the intersection of 9th and O Streets.
According to scanner traffic, the fire is reported to be a quarter-acre in size with a medium rate of spread.
Arcata firefighters are working to suppress the blaze as it spreads southeast toward local businesses.
Humboldt County Supervisor-elect Mike Wilson sends in these photos from the scene.