Update: Saturday changes in road closures have been updated to include Highway 29 at Tubbs Lane (residents only) and Highway 29 at Livermore Road (residents only).
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Authorities said Friday evening that some Lake County residents are about to be able to return home.
The repopulation effort will begin with Twin Lakes and Rancho Sendero on Friday evening and to expand to Middletown on Saturday.
So far, officials have not said when Cobb and Hidden Valley Lake residents may return home.
Roadblocks currently denying access to the communities of Twin Lakes and Rancho Sendero were to be moved at 6 p.m. Friday, according to a joint press release from the Lake County Office of Emergency Services, the Lake County Sheriff's Office and Cal Fire.
Removal of the roadblock will allow access to both communities immediately, officials said.
To support the orderly return of residents to their homes, the following road closures have been revised effect at 6 p.m.:
– Highway 29 at Murphy Springs Road;
– Spruce Grove Road at Cantwell Ranch Road.
The mandatory evacuation order for the community of Middletown will be lifted to residents only, effective at noon on Saturday.
To support the orderly return of residents to their homes tomorrow, the following road closures will be revised as of noon Saturday:
– Highway 29 at Tubbs Lane (residents only);
– Highway 29 at Livermore Road (residents only);
– Butts Canyon Road at Highway 29;
– Big Canyon Road at Knowles Lane;
– Spruce Grove Road South at Highway 29;
– Hartmann Road at Highway 29;
– Grange Road at Highway 29.
No additional evacuation orders are being lifted at this time.
The cancellation of additional evacuation orders are being evaluated based on a variety of factors, including potential fire behavior, and the reestablishment of crucial infrastructure.
For additional repopulation information, Lake County residents should contact the Lake County Information Line at 800-325-9604 or visit Lake County online at www.co.lake.ca.us .
The public is reminded to stay vigilant on current fire conditions.
Please continue to adhere to road closures and any evacuation warnings or advisories. If you see electrical wires on the ground, stay clear and contact PG&E immediately.
Trees and poles with deep charring, particularly if still smoking, should be considered hazardous. Please drive slowly as emergency personnel are in the area.
As you reenter your property and evaluate damage, be aware that hazardous conditions may exist, particularly if a residence or outbuilding has burned.
Hazards may include asbestos, heavy metals, by-products of plastic combustion and various other chemicals.
For additional information on returning home after a wildfire, go to http://calfire.ca.gov/communications/downloads/fact_sheets/PGE_ReturningHomeAfterAfterAFire_print.pdf .
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