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Mandatory evacuation lifted for parts of the city of Clearlake
The city reported that there will be hard closures in place on Lakeshore Drive at Country Club, San Joaquin at Country Club/Marin, and Sulphur Bank Road at Bush.
Those areas north and west of the closures will remain under mandatory evacuation.
Police personnel will be staffing the closures and patrolling the closed areas.
Anyone remaining within the mandatory evacuation area is subject to arrest if caught roaming in
the evacuated area, officials said.
The city also reported that anyone seeing suspicious activity should report it to authorities immediately.
Drones are prohibited as they may interfere with ongoing aerial fire suppression operations, officials said.
Fire personnel have requested that all residents be alert to fire crews and other emergency staff that will be assessing damage throughout the region. Please use caution around any fire impacted areas and report any hazards or hazardous conditions.
Pacific Gas and Electric is working to return power to those areas that are no longer under mandatory evacuation. Spoiled food should be disposed of appropriately.
“The city of Clearlake would like to thank the citizens of Clearlake for their patience and understanding during this crisis,” said City Manager Greg Folsom. “Mandatory evacuations are issued only under dire circumstances to protect life and to protect first responders. We would also like to express a world of gratitude to fire protection personnel and all first responders who have helped us during the Sulphur fire.”