12:28 PM Summit Fd is responding a wildland unit to the area of Townsend Winoina Rd and Rope Rd for a single tree on fire. Updates will be in real-time below.
UPDATE 12:30 PM Witnesses are saying the fire is now spreading. Fire Lookout is also reporting smoke. Now a full wildland fire response.
UPDATE 12:33 PM: CCSO has shut down traffic on Townsend Winona Rd. Units on the scene are reporting 1 quarter acre on fire with high potential for growth and moderate spreading. Burning in the grass. No immediate threats.
UPDATE 12:38 PM: This fire is being named the Townsend Fire.
UPDATE 1:52 PM forward progress has been stopped. Full containment expected soon.
