'Immediate threat to life': Dozens of acres ablaze in Clearlake, evac orders in place
CLEARKLAKE, Calif. - Dozens of acres are burning in a wildfire in Clearlake, prompting mandatory evacuations as the fast-moving fire threatens and burns structures.
At least 76 acres have burned in Lake County's Boyles Fire as of Sunday afternoon, Cal Fire said. About 30 structures were burned and around 4,000 people have been displaced due to the fire. As of Monday morning, the fire was 45% contained.
Wildfire burning in Clearlake
Those inside Highway 53 in the west, Dam Road in the south, Boyles Avenue in the east, and 32nd Avenue in the north are part of those required to evacuate.
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Cal Fire says the Boyles Fire is an immediate threat to life, and the area is closed to the public.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.