Clayton Fire (Lake County)

Clayton Fire Incident Information:
Last Updated:	August 14, 2016 8:00 am
Date/Time Started:	August 13,2016 6:03 pm
Administrative Unit:	CALFIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit
County:	Lake County
Location:	off Hwy 29 and Clayton Creek south of Lower Lake
Acres Burned – Containment:	1,400 acres – 5% contained
Structures Destroyed:	4 residences
Structures Evacuated:	Evacuation Orders and Center Information.Evacuation Center: Highlands Senior Center in Clearlake, 3245 Bowers Ave, Clearlake, CA. · (707) 994-3051
Cause:	Under Investigation
Cooperating Agencies:	CAL FIRE, Lake County Fire Departments, Mendocino National Forest, Lake County Sheriffs and CHP
Total Fire Personnel:	500
total Fire Engines:	43
Total Fire Crews:	15
Total Airtankers:	3
Total Helicopters:	4
Total Dozers:	8
Total Water Tenders:	8
Long/Lat:	-122.60664/38.89741
Conditions:	Fire crews are working a 1,400 acre vegetation fire, with a rapid rate of spread and volatile fire activity. Crews are preparing for a challenging and intense fire fight. Structures are threatened and currently mandatory evacuations are in place. Structure protection became activated from the beginning of this fire. Terrain is grassy oak woodland, heavy brush and difficult access in some areas.

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