A brush fire in Lake County has prompted evacuations, Cal Fire said on Sunday.
The blaze, dubbed the “Boyles Fire,” broke out in Clearlake on Sunday afternoon. Evacuation orders were issued for areas near “Highway 53 on the west, Dam Road on the south, Boyles Avenue on the east, and 32nd Avenue on the north,” Cal Fire said.
As of 7:49 p.m., the fire burned close to 90 acres, Cal Fire confirmed to NBC Bay Area. In the mid-afternoon, Cal Fire said about 76 acres had been burned and is 10% contained.
At least 30 structures were involved in the fire, according to Cal Fire. Additionally, the agency said between 40 and 50 vehicles have been lost.
Currently, 4,000 people are displaced, per Cal Fire.
Those impacted are advised to convene at the Twin Pine Casino, which has been established as an evacuation center. Shuttle buses have been set up to take folks to the casino.
The City of Clearlake is handling any animal evacuations.
According to Cal Fire, no injuries or deaths have been reported.
This is a developing story and will be updated once more information becomes available.
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Source: NBC Bay Area
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