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Two wildfires burn in North Bay
By Amy Larson at KRON4 (KRON-TV)
· July 13, 2026
· 1 min read
(KRON) -- Firefighters battled two separate wildfires in the North Bay on Monday afternoon. As of 6:30 p.m., the Ledson Fire had spread across 14 acres east of Santa Rosa, and the Hardin Fire burned 55 acres west of Lake Berryessa. The Hardin Fire ignited in Napa County's Pope Valley, on Hardin R...
Key takeaway , the Ledson Fire had spread across 14 acres east of Santa Rosa, and the Hardin Fire burned 55 acres west of Lake Berryessa.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The presence of two wildfires burning in the North Bay raises concerns about air quality and potential evacuations for residents in the surrounding areas. Given the proximity of the Ledson Fire to Santa Rosa, a city still recovering from previous devastating wildfires, the situation is being closely monitored by local authorities. The Hardin Fire, burning in Napa County's Pope Valley, also poses a threat to the region's agricultural industry and nearby communities. As firefighters work to contain the blazes, residents in the North Bay can expect increased fire traffic and potential road closures, particularly in areas east of Santa Rosa and west of Lake Berryessa. The City and County of San Francisco may also be impacted by smoke from the fires, potentially affecting outdoor activities and air quality in the city.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: KRON4 (KRON-TV) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? (KRON) -- Firefighters battled two separate wildfires in the North Bay on Monday afternoon. As of 6:30 p.m., the Ledson Fire had spread across 14 acres east of Santa Rosa, and the Hardin Fire burned 55 acres west of Lake Berryessa. The Hardin Fire ignited in Napa County's Pope Valley, on Hardin R...
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