A fire that destroyed a home in a remote area near Loveland Reservoir Monday ignited a vegetation blaze that blackened about 18 open acres before ground and airborne crews could douse the flames.
The house fire erupted about 1:30 p.m. on Sloane Canyon Road, south of Sequan Truck Trail, according to Cal Fire.
The flames destroyed the residence and threatened some other back-country homes and outbuildings for a time, but firefighters were soon able to beat back that flank of the blaze, said Cal Fire Capt. Brent Pascua.
As of 3:30 p.m., ground crews and personnel aboard air tankers and water-dropping helicopters had halted the overall spread of the fire, Pascua said.
Firefighters planned to remain in the area overnight, dousing any and all remaining hot spots, according to Cal Fire.
The American Red Cross was called in to help a man displaced by the house fire arrange for emergency shelter, Pascua said.