UPPER LAKE, Calif. – A wildfire currently burning out of control in the White Rock Canyon Road area in Upper Lake has prompted local officials to call for mandatory evacuations nearby.
The Elk fire was first dispatched shortly before 3 p.m. in the area of Elk Mountain Road and Hunter Point Road, as Lake County News has reported.
It has since moved into the White Rock Canyon Road area, officials reported.
As a result, the Lake County Sheriff's Office and Cal Fire are ordering mandatory evacuations for all residents on White Rock Canyon Road.
There also is a road closure on Elk Mountain Road at Rancheria Road. The road is only open to residents, officials said.
Residents who live near White Rock Canyon Road are under an advisory evacuation and should be prepared to evacuate, the sheriff's office said.
An evacuation staging area will be set up at the Upper Lake County Park. The sheriff's office said evacuees can respond to the Upper Lake County Park to receive more information regarding evacuation resources.
Officials said residents should gather their medications, important papers and pets due to the need to evacuate the area for an unknown length of time.
Officials order mandatory evacuations on White Rock Canyon Road due to fire
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