LOWER LAKE, Calif. – Firefighters on Wednesday night were continuing to be challenged by a growing wildland fire that has so far consumed 3,000 acres near Lower Lake.
The Rocky fire – originally called the “Rock” fire – has been burning since about 3:30 p.m. Wednesday near Morgan Valley and Rocky Creek roads, east of Lower Lake.
Shortly after 7 p.m. Cal Fire reported that the fire had reached 1,000 acres. It continued to grow rapidly, expanding to 3,000 acres in another two hours' time.
No containment has been reported on the fire so far.
Cal Fire said evacuations are in place for the north side of Morgan Valley Road to five miles east of Bonham Road.
A home was reported to be on fire in the 21000 block of Morgan Valley Road shortly before 9:30 p.m., with people inside. Two strike teams were dispatched to the scene.
Evacuees are continuing to be directed to a Red Cross evacuation center at the Highlands Senior Center at 3245 Bowers Ave. in Clearlake, while an animal evacuation center is open at the Lower Lake Social Services parking lot, 15975 Anderson Ranch Parkway.
A number of road closures also are in effect, including Morgan Valley Road at Bonham, Rocky Creek Road, Dam Road, Mustang Court, Quarterhorse Road and Sleepy Hollow, Cal Fire said.
The resources on scene Wednesday night from Cal Fire and agencies around the lake included 315 personnel, 35 engines, eight fire crews, eight air tankers, eight helicopters, nine dozers and four water tenders.
Additional resources have been ordered and are responding, Cal Fire said.
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Rocky fire jumps in size again; evacuations continuing
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