CLEARLAKE, Calif., -- The Sulphur Fire is estimated to be at approximately 55% containment and fire personnel continue to make progress in suppressing the fire. Power is in the process of being restored, the roads are being cleared of debris, and emergency personnel.

The mandatory evacuation order for the Sulphur Fire has been lifted allowing for the repopulation of the affected areas. The area will remain under an evacuation advisory. An advisory status means returning residents should stay vigilant, and be prepared to evacuate again on short notice.

Due to ongoing power restoration efforts by PG&E access to all areas west of Mendocino Avenue will be via North Road.

There will be a 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. curfew in effect in areas that are still without power. Anyone caught roaming within that area will be subject to possible arrest. Anyone seeing suspicious activity should report it to authorities immediately.

Drones are prohibited as they may interfere with ongoing aerial fire suppression operations.

Fire personnel request that all residents be alert to fire crews and other emergency staff that will be assessing damage throughout the region. Please use caution around any fire impacted areas and report any hazards or hazardous
conditions.

PG&E is working to return power to those areas that are no longer under mandatory evacuation. Spoiled food should be disposed of appropriately. Additional details will be forthcoming via Nixle.

Cooperating Agencies: Lake County; Lake County Sheriff’s Office; Mendocino County; Lake County Fire Protection District; City of Clearlake; CAL OES; California Highway Patrol; CALTRANS; California Dept. of Corrections and Rehabilitation; American Red Cross; PG&E; United States Forest Service; California National Guard; National Weather Service; California Conservation Corps.