Crews respond to fire burning in Napa County

NAPA COUNTY, Calif. (KRON) -- Crews are responding to a fire burning in Napa County Friday afternoon, according to CA Fire Scanner.

The fire was reported around 4:10 p.m. near Lower Chiles Valley Road and Chiles Pope Valley Road, northeast of Lake Hennessey.

Officials say the fire is burning 2-3 acres and running up hill with a slight wind on it.

#PopeFire (Napa Co) - AA140 requesting 2 additional large air tankers for a total of 6 tankers (T85 T86 T91 T94 already assigned) + an additional copter for a total of 3. Better location is Chiles Pope Valley Rd ~2 miles S/O Pope Canyon Rd. pic.twitter.com/MLlb8URqgi

— CA Fire Scanner (@CAFireScanner) October 23, 2020

Four additional type 3 engines, two dozers, two crews and two water tenders have been requested.

Aircraft is on its way.

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