CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The city of Clearlake reported that its National Night Out event scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 7, has been canceled due to the Mendocino Complex fire.

The fire has placed a significant demand on law enforcement, fire and other public safety resources throughout the county.

Additionally, the air quality remains impacted by smoke and ash from the fire.

“Our employees, volunteers and community partners worked hard to prepare for the event, so it is disappointing that we have to cancel it,” said Clearlake Chief of Police Andrew White. “However, we remain committed to working in partnership with our community, consistent with the spirit of National Night Out, to make neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live.”

The city of Lakeport, which was under mandatory evacuation for several days last week due to the complex’s River fire, also announced this week that it is postponing its National Night Out event on Tuesday, with plans to reschedule it, as Lake County News has reported.