300-acre Lake Co. wildfire destroys 2 structures, prompts evacuations, Cal Fire says

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Saturday, October 5, 2024 12:18AM
Evacuations underway for 294-acre Lake Co. wildfire
Evacuations are underway in Lake County due to a wildfire burning dangerously close to homes in Glenhaven.

GLENHAVEN, Calif. (KGO) -- At least two homes were destroyed by a wildfire that broke out Friday near Glenhaven in Lake County.

According to Cal Fire, the fire which started around noon has burned at least 300 acres.

Authorities say that as of 5:15 p.m., 25 engines, five dozers, four hand crews, and five helicopters.

Cal Fire says the biggest concern right now is the wind which has started to pick up. They say crews are having a hard time controlling the "right flank" of the fire due to spotting.

Evacuation orders have been issued for the following zones:

  • CLO-E073
  • CLO-E082
  • CLO-E098
  • CLO-E099
  • CLO-E102
  • CLO-E106
  • CLO-E107
  • GLE-E072
  • GLE-E094

Evacuation warnings include the following zones:

  • CLO-E057
  • CLO-E079

The Lake County Sheriff's Office says temporary evacuation points have been set up at Lucerne Senior Center at 3985 Country Club Dr. and Old Airport Property at 6820 Old Hwy 53.

An evacuation shelter will open at 4 p.m. at the Twin Pine Casino & Hotel at 22223 CA-29 in Middletown.

At this time it's unknown if any structures have been impacted by the fire.

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