LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – With the last of the community members under Rocky fire mandatory evacuation orders now cleared to head home, local health officials are urging caution when reentering the fire area and beginning cleanup.
On Saturday, in cooperation with Cal Fire, Lake County Sheriff Brian Martin authorized reentry into the former mandatory evacuations areas of Morgan Valley Road and the Double Eagle subdivision, as Lake County News has reported.
Authorities previously had allowed other residents in Lower Lake and in Spring Valley to return home.
The Lake County Public Health Department advises residents of those previously evacuated areas that sifting through ash and burned material could be a serious health risk.
Hazards may include asbestos, heavy metals, byproducts of burnt plastic items and other hazardous chemicals. Some hazards may not be visible.
Public Health recommends that no one remove debris without help.
Various agencies will be involved in the Rocky fire recovery effort and may be able to assist with property clean up.
Please call the Rocky fire help line at 1-800-325-9604 for more information and to request help.
Agencies stress caution for community members returning home to Rocky fire area
- Lake County News reports
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