Kelseyville wildfire prompts evacuation orders

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Kelseyville Fire prompts evacuation orders

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. - 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.

KTVU Meteorologist Mark Tamayo explains why California sees wind-driven wildfires outside of the summer months.

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

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.