Wildfire burning in Lake County prompts evacuations

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. (KGO) -- The Lake County Sheriff's Office says crews are battling a wildfire burning near Soda Bay Road and Golf Drive in Kelseyville.

Mandatory evacuations are underway for people living in the Riviera West area.
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The fire broke out this afternoon and it's burned for several hours, in a steep, heavily wooded area. Cal Fire has been attacking from both the ground and from the air.

So far, flames have burned at least 19 acres, 30-percent contained, and there are reports it might be two different fires burning near one another.




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