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LAKEPORT, Calif. – Firefighters and law enforcement officers are at the scene of a fast-moving wildland fire in north Lakeport where evacuations are underway.
The Lyons fire was first dispatched in the area of the Nice-Lucerne Cutoff just before 2:50 p.m. Tuesday.
Units from Lakeport Fire, Northshore Fire and Cal Fire arrived at the scene within five minutes, reporting that the fire was heading toward the Lakeside Heights Subdivision, located in the area of Hill Road East across from Sutter Lakeside Hospital.
Shortly before 3 p.m., incident command directed firefighters to go to Lancaster Road to protect structures.
At the same time, law enforcement was dispatched to respond to begin evacuating the subdivision, based on radio reports.
Incident command reported that the fire is spotting and has a strong west wind on it, which is pushing it toward numerous structures.
Cal Fire air attack arrived at the incident at around 3 p.m., reporting that the fire was five acres with a moderate rate of spread and multiple structures threatened, with four tankers requested.
Engines were directed to stage across the road at the hospital in case the fire spotted over the road, according to radio reports.
At 3:15 p.m., reports from the scene reported that the fire was impacting structures at Lancaster Road and Downing Drive, located off Hill Road East at the entrance of the subdivision.
Due to the fire’s close proximity to Highway 29, the California Highway Patrol reported that Caltrans has closed the highway’s No. 2 northbound lane.
Just after 3:15 p.m., the Lake County Sheriff’s Office issued an evacuation order over Nixle for north Lakeport in the area of Lakeside Heights, Hill Road East and Penelope Court. Residents are urged to leave immediately.
Firefighters reported from the scene just before 3:20 p.m. that spot fires were beginning on the hospital side of Hill Road East.
County roads staff are reported to be closing Lakeshore Boulevard at Hill Road in the fire area.
At 4 p.m., radio reports stated the fire was 24 acres.
Minutes later, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office said forward progress had been stopped and fire crews are working in the area to make it safe for people to return home.
The sheriff’s office lifted the evacuation order shortly after 5 p.m., clearing the way for residents to return to their homes. Fire personnel are still working in the area, so residents are asked to use caution.
Additional information will be published as it becomes available.
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Firefighters working to contain blaze near Lakeside Heights; evacuation order issued
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