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Lake County, Calif. -- A wildfire North East of Middletown consumed approximately 20 acres Monday afternoon.
Forward progress was halted before 2:30 p.m Monday, according to Cal Fire.
The fire is in the area of Jerusalem Grade Road near June Bug Drive and was identified as the 'Grade' fire by Cal Fire.
Cal Fire reports that as of four p.m., crews have achieved 50% containment.
As many as 20 structures were threatened and one structure had been found destroyed, Cal Fire said.
The fire was reported shortly after noon. Forward progress of the fire was stopped by ground and air crews.
The Lake County Sheriff's Office issued an evacuation advisory Monday afternoon during the fire to warn residents of the possiblity for evacuations.
In addition to three fire crews Calfire utilized four helicopters and had called upon two C-130 air tankers which were not utilized.
A total of 150 personnel are fighting the Grad fire including 20 fire engines, five water tenders, one volunteer company, three fire crews, four helicopters, five overhead personnel, five bulldozers and four air tankers.
Roads remain closed in the area as crews will be working through the night to mop-up hot spots.
CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Firefighters quickly contained a small wildland fire that broke out in the city on Sunday afternoon.
The fire was reported at around 2 p.m. Sunday, initially in the area of Highway 53 and 18th Avenue, but dispatch indicated later that the fire was in the area of Dam Road Extension between the Masonic Lodge and the Sears store.
Lake County Fire Protection District and Cal Fire firefighters arriving shortly thereafter reported that power lines were down, the fire had a rapid rate of spread and structures were threatened, with the Masonic Lodge being evacuated.
Shortly before 2:30 p.m., radio reports from Cal Fire officials indicated that the fire was about two acres, with forward progress stopped.
Multiple power lines were reported to be down with one power pole sheared and Pacific Gas and Electric asked to respond to the scene, as firefighters were having trouble fully accessing all areas of the fire due to the downed lines, according to scanner reports.
A power outage resulting from the downed lines was reported to have closed Walmart temporarily, based on witness reports.
PG&E reported that the outage occurred just after 2 p.m. – at about the same time as the fire was reported – and was caused by trees being in contact with electrical equipment.
That account matched radio reports that had indicated that the fire may have been sparked with a tree branch hit power lines, however, the cause of the incident has not yet been confirmed with fire officials.
PG&E estimated that the particular outage in the fire area was not expected to be resolved until 6 a.m. Monday.
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THE GEYSERS, Calif. – A moderate earthquake shook The Geysers area on Sunday morning and was felt not just around the county but in other parts of Northern California.
The 3.8-magnitude quake occurred at at 10:41 a.m. Sunday, according to the US Geological Survey.
It was centered six-tenths of a mile northeast of The Geysers geothermal steamfield, 13 miles south southwest of Clearlake and 13 miles north northeast of Healdsburg, at a depth of 2.5 miles, the US Geological Survey reported.
More than 110 shake reports from 27 zip codes were filed with the US Geological Survey as of late Sunday night.
Responses came from numerous Lake County locations including Clearlake, Clearlake Oaks, Hidden Valley Lake, Kelseyville, Lower Lake and Middletown, as well as from Sonoma and Napa counties, the greater Bay Area and from 200 miles away in Scotts Valley in Santa Cruz County – not to be confused with the Scotts Valley area near Lakeport.
The last earthquake measuring magnitude 3 or above in Lake County was a 3-magnitude quake just west of Cobb on July 21, the survey reported.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Three adult cats are ready and waiting for new homes this week at Lake County Animal Care and Control.
The three cats include two males and a female, ranging from an orange and gray tabby to a Siamese mix.
In addition to spaying or neutering, cats that are adopted from Lake County Animal Care and Control are microchipped before being released to their new owner. License fees do not apply to residents of the cities of Lakeport or Clearlake.
If you're looking for a new companion, visit the shelter. There are many great pets there, hoping you'll choose them.
In addition to the animals featured here, all adoptable animals in Lake County can be seen here: http://bit.ly/Z6xHMb .
The following cats at the Lake County Animal Care and Control shelter have been cleared for adoption (other cats pictured on the animal control Web site that are not listed here are still “on hold”).
Male orange tabby
This male orange tabby cat has a short coat.
He's in cat room kennel No. 15, ID No. 3020.
Female domestic short hair mix
This female domestic short hair mix has a brown and gray tabby coat.
She's in cat room kennel No. 78, ID No. 2984.
Siamese mix
This male Siamese mix has a short white coat with gray markings, blue eyes and a pink nose.
He's in cat room kennel No. 98, ID No. 3042.
Adoptable cats also can be seen at http://www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Directory/Animal_Care_And_Control/Adopt/Cats_and_Kittens.htm or at www.petfinder.com .
Please note: Cats listed at the shelter's Web page that are said to be “on hold” are not yet cleared for adoption.
To fill out an adoption application online visit http://www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Directory/Animal_Care_And_Control/Adopt/Dog___Cat_Adoption_Application.htm .
Lake County Animal Care and Control is located at 4949 Helbush in Lakeport, next to the Hill Road Correctional Facility.
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday. The shelter is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Visit the shelter online at http://www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Directory/Animal_Care_And_Control.htm .
For more information call Lake County Animal Care and Control at 707-263-0278.
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KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Firefighters throughout the day on Sunday made more progress on the Peterson fire burning near Kelseyville, raising containment and holding it to limited growth.
The fire, burning on Peterson Lane since about 5:30 p.m. Saturday, had burned 215 acres and was 30-percent contained by the time of Cal Fire's Sunday evening report.
Cal Fire said structures remained threatened, but not had been destroyed.
The agency said there were no road closures or evacuation orders in effect in the fire area, and no injuries.
More than 300 personnel were added to the team fighting the fire on Sunday, bringing the total number of personnel to 989, along with 45 overhead or command personnel, 41 engines, 41 fire crews, 10 bulldozers, nine water tenders and three helicopters, according to Cal Fire.
Cal Fire said air resources and ground crews throughout Sunday were aggressive in battling the fire, which is located in steep terrain that's covered heavily in brush and is difficult access.
Firefighters will continue their work tonight to gain additional containment and control, Cal Fire said.
The Peterson fire's cause, according to Cal Fire, remains under investigation.
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KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Firefighters overnight gained some partial containment on a wildland fire burning near Kelseyville.
Cal Fire reported Sunday morning that firefighters made good progress through the night on the 200-acre Peterson fire, increasing containment from zero to 17 percent and putting in more containment lines.
The fire was first reported at about 5:30 p.m. Saturday in the 9000 block of Peterson Lane at Adobe Creek Road, near Highland Springs between Kelseyville and Lakeport.
While structures in the area remain threatened, none so far have been destroyed, Cal Fire said in its Sunday morning report.
Resources on the fire increased significantly overnight.
On Sunday morning, the number of firefighting personnel had more than tripled to 675, with 50 engine companies, 26 fire crews, 25 overhead personnel, 15 bulldozers, nine water tenders, four air tankers and three helicopters assigned, Cal Fire said.
Radio traffic on Sunday morning indicated both air and ground resources were at work on the fire.
Cal Fire said the fire is located in rough, rocky terrain that has heavy brush and steep, difficult access.
No anticipated date for full containment has yet been given by Cal Fire.
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