Vegetation Fire in Marinwood

Fire crews are actively battling a vegetation fire, dubbed the Queenstone Fire, which ignited early Tuesday morning northwest of Marinwood in Marin County. The fire was first reported before 5 a.m. in a remote area near Queenstone Fire Rd. and Chicken Shack Fire Rd. Authorities have deployed multiple engines and a bulldozer to the scene, although no evacuations have been ordered at this time. A detailed map of the fire's location is available on the Marin County emergency website. By 8 a.m., the fire had expanded to approximately 10 to 15 acres, prompting additional resources to respond to the challenging terrain. Aerial assessments indicated a significant increase in size, with estimates reaching 25 to 40 acres by 9:50 a.m. In response, air support was mobilized, including two tankers and helicopters, to assist ground crews in combating the blaze. As of 12:30 p.m., Marin County Fire reported a revised size of 18 acres, with the fire now 25% contained. By early afternoon, air support was released as containment efforts progressed. At 1:48 p.m., officials announced that the forward progress of the fire had been halted, and containment had improved to 45%. The fire has generated visible smoke across Marin County, San Francisco, and parts of the East Bay, raising concerns among local residents.