NEWS Desk Global
BOYLES FIRE IN LAKE COUNTY PROMPTS EVACUATIONS AND DESTROYS STRUCTURES
A brush fire in Lake County prompted evacuations and destroyed several structures. The blaze, dubbed the Boyles Fire, broke out in Clearlake on Sunday afternoon. Cal Fire issued evacuation orders for areas near "Highway 53 on the west, Dam Road on the south, Boyles Avenue on the east, and 32nd Avenue on the north. " Cal Fire said Monday morning the fire had burned 76 acres and was 30% contained.
According to Cal Fire, at least 30 structures were involved in the fire. Additionally, the agency said between 40 and 50 vehicles were lost. Currently, 4,000 people are displaced, per Cal Fire.
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