A wildland fire burning two miles southwest ofBlue Canyon was holding steady at five acres.

Cal Fire reported the fire, first called in late Tuesday, was located in steep terrain along the north fork of the north fork of the American River.

Dubbed the Burnett Fire, the blaze was being controlled by water drops from aircraft as Cal Fire attempted to get ground crews. Containment lines were being set up along ridges and other more easily accessible areas.

The nearest structures threatened were in the airport area. Blue Canyon is about 35 miles northeast of Auburn.

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