LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Firefighters are working to stop a wildland fire in Lakeport that has led to evacuations.

The Hill fire was first reported at 4:53 p.m. Saturday in the area of Highway 29 and 11th Street.

The initial report put it at about an acre in size, and immediately threatening structures.

Lakeport Police, working with firefighters, started evacuations at about 5 p.m. along 20th Street and in the area of Boggs Lane and Oakcrest Drive.

Cal Fire’s air attack reported that one structure was fully involved with spot fires in a field on the east side of 20th Street. Boggs Copter 601 arrived a short time later to help fight the fire.

Fire traffic said the main fire is on the east side of Highway 29.

There were two reports of exploding fuel tanks as the fire drew closer to residences.

Lakeport Fire Chief Patrick Reitz was on scene in the evacuation area, and Lake County Fire Chief Willie Sapeta ordered over the air an immediate need task force of at least three engines of any type. Later, Cal Fire dispatch indicated two engines were coming from Mendocino County.

At 5:14 p.m., firefighters reported there was a hard closure of Highway 29, as hose was across both sides of the highway.

At 5:16 p.m., the fire was reported to be three to four acres, with multiple homes involved. Video by a passerby showed one home on the side of Highway 29 burning.

Residents in the Lake E076 and Lake E069 zones are under mandatory evacuation. Zones can be found here.

Just after 6 p.m., incident command reported that the fire was contained, with some engines and resources being released.

However, work was continuing on the fire, with evacuations remaining in place.

This is a developing story. Additional updates will be posted on an ongoing basis.

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