LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The work to fully contain a wildland fire that began on Sunday is continuing this week.

The Lake fire was first reported at 2:20 p.m. Sunday at Nacimiento Lake Drive and Oak Street, south of Borax Lake in Clearlake.

Cal Fire said Wednesday that the fire’s size is holding at 401 acres, with containment up to 78%.

Updated damage estimate numbers include five damaged structures and six destroyed structures, according to Cal Fire.

On Wednesday, Cal Fire said firefighters are continuing the extensive mop-up operations on the fire, ensuring that it is completely extinguished. 

There is still a heavy resource commitment with 90 total personnel assigned, and Cal Fire said people can expect to see firefighters at the site daily into the weekend until they reach their goal of 100 percent containment of the fire. 

After that is reached, the fire will move into patrol status where it will be monitored until there are three consecutive days with no smoke coming from the site, Cal Fire said.

In addition to the 90 personnel, assigned resources on Wednesday included nine engines, four water tenders and three crews.

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