LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Lake County Sheriff's Office said late Thursday that it is advising residents in an area east of Clearlake Oaks that evacuations may become necessary due to the Rocky Fire.
The Rocky Fire is currently moving in a northern direction towards Highway 20 and has the potential to reach the highway sometime on Friday, authorities said.
As of Thursday night, the fire had burned 13,500 acres and was 5-percent contained, Cal Fire reported.
The sheriff’s office, with the assistance of allied agencies, is currently advising residents located in the area of the fire danger.
The area where the fire could reach and possibly cross the highway is located between New Long Valley Road and the Double Eagle housing development, which is located east of Clearlake Oaks.
At this time the sheriff’s office is issuing an advisory to prepare residents for the possibility of a mandatory evacuation.
Officials are asking residents to gather their medications, pets and important papers, and be prepared to evacuate with little notice.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office will update the public as the fire continues to move towards Highway 20.
Sheriff's office: Potential for new Rocky fire evacuations east of Clearlake Oaks
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