County releases list of resources for wildland fires

By Editor | Aug. 14, 2012

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – In response to two large wildland fires burning near Clearlake Oaks, county officials released a list of resources to help community members and visitors get information and assistance.

The Wye and Walker fires – now under the Wye Complex – began Sunday east of Clearlake Oaks.

Residents and visitors are encouraged to consider the following resources.

Updated wildfire information

For the latest information on the wildfires, including evacuation orders, visit the Cal Fire Web site at http://cdfdata.fire.ca.gov/incidents/incidents_current or call 707-967-4207.

Road closure information

For highway closure information, call the Caltrans Highway Information Service at 800-427-7623.

Electrical service

To report an electrical outage or hazardous situation, call PG&E at 800-PGE-5002. PG&E cautions that any downed power line should be treated as a live wire.

Air quality

For the most updated information about the impacts to local air quality due to the wildfires, visit the Lake County Air Quality Management District Web site at http://www.lcaqmd.net or call 707-263-7000.

Lodging services

Evacuated residents looking for assistance with reservations at local lodging establishments may contact the Lake County Visitor Information Center at 707-274-5652 or 800-LAKESIDE.