LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Lake County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday evening issued a new mandatory evacuation order due to the movement and growth of the Jerusalem fire.
Cal Fire said the fire had reached 14,000 acres and 5-percent containment early Tuesday evening.
Lt. Steve Brooks of the Lake County Sheriff's Office said the fire is currently moving in a northern direction.
As a result of the fire's growth and movement, Brooks said a mandatory evacuation order has been implemented for all residents in the following areas:
– Morgan Valley Road from the Rocky Fire burn area, which is near the Reiff Road intersection, east to the Napa County line;
– Reiff Road from the Morgan Valley Road intersection east to the Yolo County line.
In addition, Brooks said Morgan Valley Road will remain closed east of the intersection of Reiff Road to the Napa County line, and Reiff Road will be closed east of the intersection of Morgan Valley Road to the Napa County line.
Residents should gather their medications, pets, and important papers and are advised to leave the area immediately. Brooks said.
If needed, Brooks said residents may seek shelter at the Middletown High School, 20932 Big Canyon Road.
Mandatory evacuations already are in place for the Jerusalem Valley area east of Spruce Grove.
That area includes Tinilyn Road, Nicholas Way, Jaclyn Road, June Bug Drive, Jerusalem Grade, Jerusalem Valley Road, Jerusalem Road, W Jerusalem Road, Canyon Road, Coon Flat Road and Daly Place.
Authorities issue new mandatory evacuation order for Jerusalem fire
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