Jerusalem Fire in Lake, Napa counties grows to 24,555 acres, 52 percent contained

The Jerusalem Fire burning in Lake and Napa Counties has grown to 24,555 acres and is 52 percent contained as of Friday, August 14, 2015. (KGO-TV)

LOWER LAKE, Calif. (KGO) -- Cal Fire says the Jerusalem Fire has now grown to 24,555 acres and is 52 percent contained. More than 2,000 firefighters are still working the blaze in Lake and Napa counties.

PHOTOS: Smoke visible from Jerusalem Fire in Lake County

PHOTOS: Smoke visible from Jerusalem Fire in Lake County

A new fire that started new Lower Lake Sunday afternoon has prompted officials to order evacuations for residents along Jerusalem Grade Road east of the Soda Creek Bridge.

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The fire started August 9.

Crews hope to have it fully contained next week.

Meanwhile, crews have also made progress on the older, larger Rocky Fire, which has burned more than 69,000 acres and is 95 percent contained.

EVACUATION CENTERS
Kelseyville High School: (415) 307-4503
5480 Main St, Kelseyville, CA 95451

Animal Evacuation Center: Lake Evacuation and Animal Protection (LEAP), 707-263-0278

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