LAKEPORT, Calif. – On Monday evening officials lifted an evacuation warning for the Scotts Valley Road area outside of Lakeport.
The evacuation warning was issued on Sunday morning for Scotts Valley Road, from Highway 20, south to Hendricks Road.
Cal Fire said the warning was lifted Monday based on increased containment on the Scotts Fire, burning since Friday afternoon.
By Monday morning, the fire had burned approximately 4,618 acres and was 15 percent contained.
Officials said the potential threat to the Blue Lakes and Scotts Valley Road areas has been reduced.
Fire crews are continuing to work toward full containment of the fire, Cal Fire said.
Residents are reminded that fire equipment and personnel will remain in the area for several days and are urged to use caution when traveling the fire area.