LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – With the Jerusalem fire continuing to grow, authorities have issued an advisory evacuation order for additional homes in the area after some mandatory evacuations were implemented on Sunday due to the blaze.

Just before 7 p.m. Monday, Cal Fire reported that the Jerusalem fire, which began burning in the Jerusalem Valley area northeast of Middletown on Sunday afternoon, had grown to 6,000 acres, with no containment.

Cal Fire said erratic winds are contributing to the increased fire activity and promoting high intensity runs with short range spotting.

Lt. Steve Brooks of the Lake County Sheriff's Office said the fire is currently traveling in a northeast direction and, as a result, the sheriff's office has issued an advisory for the possible evacuation of the area.

The advisory includes:

– Grange Road from Luchetti Ranch Road east to Bucksnort Creek;
– Butts Canyon Road from Bucksnort Creek east to the Napa County line;
– Morgan Valley Road from the Reiff Road intersection east to the Napa County line; and
– Reiff Road from the Morgan Valley Road intersection east to the Yolo County line.

Additionally, Brooks said road closures are in effect in the following areas:

– Morgan Valley Road is closed east of the intersection of Reiff Road to the Napa County line;
– Reiff Road is closed south of the intersection of Morgan Valley Road to the Napa County line.

An evacuation advisory is not a mandatory evacuation, but it is strongly recommended, Brooks said.

Under the advisory, authorities advise residents to gather their medications, pets and important papers, and be prepared to leave the area with little notice.

If residents are evacuated they may seek shelter at the Middletown High School, 20932 Big Canyon Road, telephone 415-307-4503.

Cal Fire said mandatory evacuations issued on Sunday for the Jerusalem fire remain in place for the Jerusalem Valley area east of Spruce Grove, including Tinilyn Road, Nicholas Way, Jaclyn Road, June Bug Drive, Jerusalem Grade, Jerusalem Valley Road, Jerusalem Road, W Jerusalem Road, Canyon Road, Coon Flat Road and Daly Place.

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