LOWER LAKE, Calif. – Firefighters are at the scene of two wildland fires burning east of Lower Lake that have resulted in evacuations of the Morgan Valley Road area.
The Rock fire was first dispatched as a structure just before 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in the area of the 9000 block of Rocky Creek Road.
Cal Fire's most recent report on the Rock incident, released just before 5:15 p.m., put it at 150 acres with no containment.
Immediate evacuations are under way with structures threatened, Cal Fire said.
The Lake County Sheriff's Office asked that all residents of Morgan Valley Road east of Lower Lake evacuate immediately as a result of the fires. Lake County Animal Care and Control assisting.
An evacuation center has been set up at the Highlands Senior Center, 3245 Bowers Ave. in Clearlake, according to the Lake County Office of Emergency Services.
Fire officials said the Rock fire is traveling at a rapid rate of spread with forward spotting in heavy brush and timber.
Cal Fire diverted resources from the Wragg fire in Napa and Solano counties, based on radio reports.
Access has been difficult during the initial attack. Dozers are being used not just to cut fire line but also to cut a road in to the incident, according to radio reports.
Shortly after 4:30 p.m., a spot fire was reported in the 20000 block of Morgan Valley Road.
Minutes later, there were reports of about 10 people trapped and unable to get down their driveway in the 19000 block of Morgan Valley Road, with resources diverted to that area.
Residents are asked to stay away from the area, so emergency personnel can concentrate on fighting the fire and evacuating residents.
Cal Fire said roads are closed in the Rocky Creek and Morgan Valley areas.
Resources on scene include 12 engine companies, six air tankers, five bulldozers, five helicopters, six overhead personnel, four water tenders and a total of 171 personnel.
The fire's cause is under investigation.
Additional details will be reported as they become available.
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