Evacuations underway for 200-acre Lake Co. wildfire burning near homes
GLENHAVEN, Calif. (KGO) -- Evacuations are underway in Lake County for a 200-acre fire burning dangerously close to homes on the shores of Clearlake in Glenhaven.
According to Cal Fire, the blaze broke out on a hillside off Harvey Blvd. just after noon Friday.
Authorities say that as of 1:15 p.m., 18 engines, five dozers, two hand crews, three helicopters, and six fixed-winged aircraft were responding to the fire.
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.
At this time it's unknown if any structures have been impacted by the fire.
Stay with ABC7 News for the latest details on this developing story.
