Incident Update Boyles Fire

Date:
09/11/2024
Time:
5:54 PM

Incident Facts

Name
Boyles Fire
Start Date/Time
2024-09-08
Incident Status
Active
Location
Dam Road, Clearlake
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Lake
Administration Unit
Lake County Fire Protection District
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
81
Containment
100%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
33
Structures Damaged
6
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

The fire is now 100% contained and LCFPD command is terminated. The incident is being turned over to City of Clearlake, CA - Government for repopulation.

At this time repopulation for residents north of 18th Ave. is planned for 7 p.m.

As a department, made up heavily of community members, we plan to be with you for the repopulation. There will be emergency vehicles in the area to show our support for all who were impacted.

#lakecountystrong CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa UnitCalifornia Governor's Office of Emergency ServicesLake County OES


Wednesday update on the Lake County Fire Protection District Facebook page.

Crews made significant progress yesterday on hot spots within the fire perimeter. Some of the priorities for todays’ operational period include areas around Woodland College, and Obsidian Middle School

Preliminary damage reports show;
- 33 residential structures destroyed
- 6 residential structures damaged
- 22 outbuildings destroyed
- 80 vehicles destroyed

As we gain containment on the Boyles Fire, we urge members of our community to remain vigilant in fire safety. National weather service released a weather advisory for Lake County this morning. “Breezy winds and low RH values will create locally critical fire weather conditions for Lake County”. Have a plan, sign up for NIXLE, sign up for GENASYS (formally ZoneHaven). Watch Duty is also a valuable tool in information.

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Evacuation Center

Twin Pines Casino, located at 22223 CA-29, Middletown, CA

For those needing transportation assistance to the shelter, go to Clearlake Animal Shelter, located at 6820 Old Highway 53, Clearlake, CA.

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Orders

Evacuation Orders have been issued for the following zones:

  • CLE-E148-A
  • CLE-E157-B

Evacuation Warnings

Evacuation Warnings have been issued for the following zones:

  • CLE-E148-B
  • CLE-E157-A