How to resolve AdBlock issue? UPPER LAKE, Calif. – The Lake County Sheriff's Office said late Wednesday night that a mandatory evacuation order issued due to the Elk fire near Upper Lake has been lifted.
Lt. Steve Brooks said the mandatory order had pertained to residents on White Rock Canyon Road.
Those who live near White Rock Canyon Road are still under an advisory evacuation and should be prepared to evacuate, Brooks said.
Residents are reminded to gather their medications, important papers and pets, due to the possibility of evacuating the area for an unknown length of time.
The evacuation staging area that was set up at the Upper Lake County Park has been closed, Brooks said.
If anyone who has been evacuated needs shelter during the night, they are advised to call the Red Cross at 1-866-272-2237.
Elk Mountain Road at Rancheria Road remained closed on Wednesday night to everyone except residents, Brooks said. The road closure will be reevaluated Thursday morning.
