SOUTH LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The growth of the LNU Lightning Complex led to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office calling for a new round of evacuations in the south county on Wednesday night.
Cal Fire said the complex has so far burned 124,100 acres, with no containment. The complex’s 3,500-acre Morgan fire is burning inside Lake County.
Just before 9:45 p.m. Wednesday the Lake County Sheriff’s issued a new evacuation order for residents in a portion of southern Lake County.
The new evacuations do not include Middletown proper, officials said.
The evacuation order covers the following areas:
– The east side of Highway 29 north of the Lake/Napa County Line up to the southern intersection of Highway 29 and St. Helena Creek Road, across from the Twin Pine Casino.
– All of St. Helena Creek Road, to the intersection of Highway 29 and St. Helena Creek Road/Butts Canyon.
– South of Butts Canyon Road to the Lake/Napa county line.
All previous evacuation orders are still in effect.
Residents are advised that there is an immediate threat to life and property from the wildfire and are urged to evacuate.
Those in need of shelter please proceed to the Kelseyville High School located at 5480 Main Street.
Evacuees are directed to gather all family members, pets and essential items, including medications. Turn off all appliances and lights in your home and lock it before leaving.
Lake County Sheriff’s Office issues new south county evacuation order due to LNU Lightning Complex
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