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The complex, burning since Aug. 17, remains at 375,209 acres and reached 88-percent containment on Friday evening, Cal Fire reported.
Cal Fire said the portion of the complex burning in Lake County, the 317,909-acre Hennessey fire – which also has burned in Colusa, Napa, Solano and Yolo counties – is 88 percent contained.
On the west side of the complex, the 54,940-acre Walbridge fire west of Healdsburg is at 94-percent containment, Cal Fire said. The 2,360-acre Meyers fire north of Jenner was fully contained earlier this week.
The complex continues to threaten 1,350 structures. Cal Fire said it has destroyed 1,491 structures and damaged 232 others.
Resources on the complex continue to be released. On Friday, Cal Fire said assigned resources included 1,759 personnel, 135 engines, 41 water tenders, eight helicopters, 39 hand crews and 41 dozers.
Cal Fire said the crews are continuing to work on containment lines and teams also are conducting suppression repair throughout the fire area.
Several evacuation warnings remain in effect for south Lake County. Cal Fire said they include the following:
– East of the Middletown area: East of Highway 29, north of Lake-Napa County line, south of Butts Canyon Road and east of Callayomi Road to Western Mine Road.
– North of the Lower Lake area: North of Morgan Valley Road, east of the Intersection of Morgan Valley Road and Sky High Ridge Road to Highway 20, south of Highway 20 and west of the Lake/Colusa/Yolo County lines.
– South of the Lower Lake area: South of Morgan Valley Road, east of Chimney Rock/Canyon Road, north of Jerusalem Grade Road extending to the Lake/Napa County line, and west of the Lake/Napa County Line.
– The Middletown area: East of Guenoc Road, north Butts Canyon Road, south of Grange Road, west of Lake/Napa County Line, south of Butts Canyon Road, east of Highway 29 and St.Helena Creek Road, west of Callayomi Road extending to Western Mine Road and north of Lake/Napa County line.
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The Local Assistance Center, or LAC, will be a “one-stop” shop, where individuals and businesses that have suffered disaster-related loss or damage can find assistance and access services all in one place.
This year marks the sixth straight year in which large wildfire disasters have had a major impact on Lake County communities and the local economy.
This year, to ensure they provide accessible services to the public in a safe manner, in light of COVID-19, the LAC will run in a virtual format, accessible online.
Disaster resources available include Individual Assistance for clients whose homes were destroyed or damaged, vital records replacement, immigrant and veteran’s disaster services, postal service address changes and forwarding information, unemployment benefits information if the fire impacted your ability to work, driver’s license and car registration/title replacement, local food resources, utility assistance programs, emotional supports and more.
Local businesses can connect with the Small Business Administration for business loan assistance to cover losses. Local, state and federal agencies assisting in disaster recovery are all accessible through the LAC website.
Disaster survivors whose homes were destroyed or sustained damage will find links to recovery resources and information including property debris removal, hazardous materials cleanup, property tax evaluation and relief, utility and wastewater information, home repair and rebuilding information, tips on navigating the insurance industry, disaster recovery guides and links to local agencies active in community disaster assistance.
Community members are encouraged to access the LAC website.
Phone assistance will be available for clients without the ability to access the website for a limited period of time only, Sept. 7 to 11, at 707-995-4335, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Lake County 2-1-1 emergency line has also been activated for disaster and recovery information.
Requests for information by email may be sent to
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Lt. Corey Paulich said Renea Pillow, 41, of Clearlake died in the wreck.
At about 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, Pillow was driving her 2005 Mercedes ML350 northbound on Highway 53, north of Ogulin Canyon Road, at approximately 70 miles per hour when she crossed a broken yellow center line, entering into the southbound lane, in order to pass a large vehicle, the California Highway Patrol’s Clear Lake Area office said.
The CHP said Pillow collided head-on with a 2016 Toyota Camry driven by Jesus Valdes, 53, of Novato, whose wife, Elisha Valdes, 49, of Clearlake Oaks was following him in a 2015 Nissan Altima.
After Pillow and Jesus Valdes collided head-on, Elisha Valdes’ vehicle hit the driver's side of her husband’s Toyota, the CHP said.
Pillow, who was not wearing her seat belt, died at the scene. Jesus Valdes was flown out of county for treatment of major injuries and Elisha Valdes was treated for minor injuries at Adventist Health Clear Lake, the CHP said. The couple was wearing their seat belts.
The CHP said drugs or alcohol are not believed to have been contributing factors.
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The following dogs are ready for adoption or foster.
‘Bella’
“Bella” is a female American Bully mix.
She has a short beige and tan coat.
She is dog No. 3537.
‘Boog’
“Boog” is a senior male American Bully mix with a short brown and white coat.
He is dog No. 4012.
‘Diesel’
“Diesel” is a male border collie mix with a black and white coat.
He is dog No. 4023.
‘Jack’
“Jack” is a male Labrador Retriever mix with a short yellow coat.
He is dog No. 4155.
‘Lady’
“Lady” is a female German Shepherd mix.
She has been spayed.
She is dog No. 3683.
‘Nibbler’
“Nibbler” is a senior male Australian Kelpie mix with a short brown and tan coat.
He is dog No. 4158.
‘Wilbur’
“Wilbur” is a male American Bully mix with a short gray and white coat.
He is dog No. 3999.
Clearlake Animal Control’s shelter is located at 6820 Old Highway 53, off Airport Road.
The shelter is open by appointment only due to COVID-19.
Call the Clearlake Animal Control shelter at 707-273-9440, or email
Visit Clearlake Animal Control on Facebook or on the city’s website.
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