Lake County, Calif. – Calfire reports that additional mandatory evacuation orders are being lifted Monday and that road closures changes are being made.
Mandatory evacuation orders denying access to the communities of North Loch Lomond, Seigler Springs, and Bonanza Springs will be lifted on Monday, September 21 at 5:00 pm. To support the return of residents to their homes, the following road closures will be Roads opening effective Monday, September 21 at 5:00 pm:
Seigler Canyon Road at SR-29
Murphy Springs Road at SR-29
Seigler Springs Road, South of Gray Road
Rosa Trail at Salmina Road
SR-175 South at Salmina Road (South)
Harrington Flat Road at Rockys Road
The following road closures will be implemented Monday, September 21 at 5:00 pm:
Big Canyon Road, South of Perini cut-off
SR-175, South of Rockys Road
Harrington Flat Road, North of Sulphur Creek Road
Big Canyon Road at Knowles Lane
SR-175 at Dry Creek
Bottle Rock Road at Sulphur Creek Road
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 re-establishment of crucial infrastructure.
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 operate in the area.
As you re-enter your property and evaluate damage, be aware that hazardous conditions may exist, particularly if a residence or out-building 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, please visit http://calfire.ca.gov/communications/downloads/fact_sheets/PGE_ReturningHomeAfterAfterAFire_print.pdf