Kelseyville wildfire prompts evacuation orders

Kelseyville Fire prompts evacuation orders

Evacuation orders have been issued in Kelseyville due to a wildfire.

The fire is burning near Harbord Road, along Clear Lake in Lake County. 

Cal Fire says the fire is 4 acres in size but burning at a rapid rate of speed.

Click here to see the latest evacuation orders and warnings. 

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The fire is burning just about 20 miles north-west of where the Boyles Fire broke out on Sunday. 

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At least 30 homes, 50 cars damaged in Boyles Fire

The Boyles Fire in Clear Lake is 40 t0 45% contained, holding steady at 76 acres burned, but serious damage has already been done.

That fire has burned 81 acres and is 50% contained. 

It scorched at least 30 structures and 50 cars. 

 Cal Fire says that evacuation orders for the Boyles Fire will be in place for at least two more days. 

PG&E must secure its damaged infrastructure before people can return home.