MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – The Lake County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday morning issued an advisory evacuation notice for residents in the Middletown area due to the approach of the Tubbs fire.
The sheriff's office is currently monitoring fire activity from the Tubbs fire in Napa County and the agency said it has become necessary to issue an advisory notice due to the fire’s proximity.
An evacuation advisory is not a mandatory evacuation, but it is strongly recommended.
Residents are advised to gather their medications, pets and important papers, and should be prepared to leave the area with little notice.
If the situation worsens the sheriff’s office will issue a mandatory evacuation notice.
Cal Fire said the Tubbs fire, which began late Sunday night, has so far burned 28,000 acres and more than 570 homes.
Tubbs fire moves toward Middletown; sheriff issues advisory evacuation notice
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