How to resolve AdBlock issue? LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Firefighters are making progress in the work of fully containing a fire that began on Sunday and destroyed half a dozen structures in Clearlake.
The Lake fire broke out on Sunday afternoon at Nacimiento Lake Drive and Oak Street, south of Borax Lake in Clearlake.
By Sunday night, the fire was at 340 acres with 5% containment.
On Monday evening, Cal Fire’s size estimate for the incident had risen to 401 acres, with containment up to 50%.
Cal Fire also reported on Monday that one firefighter had been injured.
Fire officials said the damage inspection process on Monday revealed that six outbuildings were destroyed in the fire and three additional structures were damaged — including two outbuildings and one single-family residence.
Firefighters will continue working the area for the next couple of days in the effort to fully contain the fire, Cal Fire reported.
Cal Fire’s Monday evening report said 150 personnel remain assigned to the incident, along with one engine, one dozer, three water tenders and six crews.
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