LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — State and local firefighters responded Sunday evening to a wildland fire in Clearlake that resulted in some evacuations along the city’s edge before firefighters stopped its progress.
The fire was first reported in the 16000 block of Boyles Avenue just before 5:30 p.m. Sunday.
A large column of smoke was showing in the area, with firefighters en route reporting that it was moving quickly.
When the first units accessed the fire about 10 minutes after dispatch, it was reported to be two to three acres, with a rapid rate of spread and spotting in heavy brush.
Lake County Fire, Northshore Fire and Cal Fire were among the agencies initially responding, according to radio reports.
Cal Fire sent air resources including air attack and Copter 104 from Boggs Mountain Helitack.
Due to there being a threat to nearby structures, evacuations began taking place along the east side of Wilkinson Avenue down to Betz Drive.
Just after 6 p.m., the Clearlake Police Department issued an alert asking the public to avoid the area of Dam Road, 18th Avenue and Boyles Avenue due to a fire in the area. Radio reports had indicated numerous vehicles had been trying to drive into the area.
Fire activity continued to slow, with aircraft keeping a spot on the fire’s left flank in check while dozer lines and resources were arranged around it.
Incident command reported shortly before 6:45 p.m. that forward progress had been stopped.
Shortly after 7 p.m., the fire was reported to be 19 acres, with three to four hours of commitment time for resources on scene.
The Clearlake Police Department reported just before 7:30 p.m. that the fire was contained and evacuations were lifted.
More information will be published as it becomes available.
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Firefighters stop Sunday evening wildland fire in Clearlake
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