Northern California blaze spreads into Napa County; At least 150 people evacuated

A fire crew works a back fire along Morgan Valley Road near Lower Lake, Calif., Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015. Erratic winds fanned a wildfire burning through rugged hills in Northern California on Wednesday, pushing the flames across two counties and chasing people from their homes. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) (The Associated Press)

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A fire truck drives past a fire along Morgan Valley Road near Lower Lake, Calif., Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015. Erratic winds fanned a wildfire burning through rugged hills in Northern California on Wednesday, pushing the flames across two counties and chasing people from their homes. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) (The Associated Press)

A fireman works a back fire along Morgan Valley Road near Lower Lake, Calif., Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015. Erratic winds fanned a wildfire burning through rugged hills in Northern California on Wednesday, pushing the flames across two counties and chasing people from their homes. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) (The Associated Press)

A wildfire burning 100 miles north of San Francisco has spread into Napa County as it expanded to 26 square miles.

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said early Wednesday that crews had the flames 6 percent contained, a slight uptick from Tuesday evening's figure. Full containment isn't expected until Monday.

At least 150 people have been evacuated and many more were advised to leave their homes as the fire chews through dry timber and brush in Lake and Napa counties. No vineyards are threatened by the flames.

The fire erupted Sunday several miles from the community of Lower Lake.

More than 1,100 firefighters are battling the blaze that is threatening 50 structures. No homes have been destroyed, and no injuries have been reported.

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