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Anderson Springs residents to be allowed to return home Thursday evening
ANDERSON SPRINGS, Calif. – Residents of Anderson Springs who were forced to leave their homes due to the Valley fire will get to go home starting Thursday evening, according to Cal Fire.
Cal Fire said the mandatory evacuation order denying access to the community of Anderson
Springs will be lifted on Thursday at 5 p.m.
Municipal water services are not yet available, Cal Fire said. For information regarding water supplies, contact the Lake County Office of Emergency Services at 1-888-565-2787.
To support the return of residents to their homes, the following road closures will be revised as of 5 p.m. Thursday, Cal Fire said.
– Big Canyon Road, south of Perini Cut-off;
– Highway 175, south of Rockys Road;
– Harrington Flat Road, south of Sulphur Creek Road;
– Bottle Rock Road, south of High Valley Road;
– Big Canyon Road at Harbin Springs Road;
– Highway 175, south of Socrates Mine Road.
No additional evacuation orders are being lifted at this time, Cal Fire said.
The agency said that 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.
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 Pacific Gas and Electric immediately at 1-800-743-5002.
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, go to http://calfire.ca.gov/communications/downloads/fact_sheets/PGE_ReturningHomeAfterAfterAFire_print.pdf .