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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Lake County Public Health Officer Dr. Noemi Doohan has declared a local health emergency in response to hazardous conditions caused by the Boyles fire, which began in Clearlake on Sunday.
This declaration, made under the California Health and Safety Code, is necessary due to debris that may pose significant public health risks.
The City of Clearlake declared a local emergency on Sunday, and there is an urgent need to assist private property owners in addressing hazardous waste removal.
Officials said immediate actions will focus on removing toxic and flammable debris to prevent further health risks.
The Lake County Board of Supervisors ratified this proclamation on Tuesday as part of an extra item added to the agenda. It must be reaffirmed every 14 days.
Lake County Health Services is coordinating efforts with state and local agencies to promote public health.
Residents are urged to follow health guidelines and cooperate with officials during this emergency.
This declaration, made under the California Health and Safety Code, is necessary due to debris that may pose significant public health risks.
The City of Clearlake declared a local emergency on Sunday, and there is an urgent need to assist private property owners in addressing hazardous waste removal.
Officials said immediate actions will focus on removing toxic and flammable debris to prevent further health risks.
The Lake County Board of Supervisors ratified this proclamation on Tuesday as part of an extra item added to the agenda. It must be reaffirmed every 14 days.
Lake County Health Services is coordinating efforts with state and local agencies to promote public health.
Residents are urged to follow health guidelines and cooperate with officials during this emergency.
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CLEARLAKE, Calif. — A local assistance center to help community members impacted by the Boyles fire will open next week.
The city of Clearlake, in a joint effort with our local partners and state agencies, including the county of Lake, the Lake County Community Organizations Active in Disaster, or COAD, and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services will open the center, or LAC, at the Clearlake Youth Center, 4750 Golf Ave.
It will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16; Tuesday, Sept. 17; and Wednesday, Sept. 18.
The LAC will be a centralized location where those affected by the fire can find assistance and access services.
Additionally, a dedicated LAC email address has been established atThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 707-994-8201, Extension 100, for questions or referrals.
The city of Clearlake, in a joint effort with our local partners and state agencies, including the county of Lake, the Lake County Community Organizations Active in Disaster, or COAD, and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services will open the center, or LAC, at the Clearlake Youth Center, 4750 Golf Ave.
It will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16; Tuesday, Sept. 17; and Wednesday, Sept. 18.
The LAC will be a centralized location where those affected by the fire can find assistance and access services.
Additionally, a dedicated LAC email address has been established at
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With multiple fast-growing wildfires impacting communities across California, the state has mobilized a massive air and ground response to contain the wildfires and help keep communities safe.
The 24/7 coordinated response includes thousands of boots on the ground, including firefighters, soldiers, law enforcement and first responders, as well as air assets including 51 helicopters and nine fixed-wing aircraft.
The state and local agencies have deployed the following resources – including CAL FIRE, California National Guard, and the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) – across multiple wildfires:
• 5,755 total boots on the ground across 162 crews, including firefighters, soldiers and first responders;
• 51 helicopters;
• Nine fixed-wing aircraft, including 7 CAL FIRE aircraft and 2 National Guard C-130 aircraft;
• 520 fire engines;
• 75 dozers;
• 141 water tankers.
“We are working day and night to protect communities up and down the state of California. Our response includes nearly 6,000 boots on the ground, hundreds of engines and water tankers, and the world’s largest aerial firefighting force. Thank you to our brave firefighters, soldiers and first responders for the 24/7 work to keep our communities safe,” said Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Currently, there are 16 active wildfires in California that have burned 613,819 acres. So far this year, 6,045 wildfires have burned more than 900,000 acres. Active wildfire information is available at https://www.fire.ca.gov/.
The 2024 state budget also protected $2.6 billion through 2028 to protect Californians from wildfires by improving forest health through fire prevention programs, including prescribed fire and other fuel reduction projects — investments that have been key to this year’s wildfire response.
The 24/7 coordinated response includes thousands of boots on the ground, including firefighters, soldiers, law enforcement and first responders, as well as air assets including 51 helicopters and nine fixed-wing aircraft.
The state and local agencies have deployed the following resources – including CAL FIRE, California National Guard, and the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) – across multiple wildfires:
• 5,755 total boots on the ground across 162 crews, including firefighters, soldiers and first responders;
• 51 helicopters;
• Nine fixed-wing aircraft, including 7 CAL FIRE aircraft and 2 National Guard C-130 aircraft;
• 520 fire engines;
• 75 dozers;
• 141 water tankers.
“We are working day and night to protect communities up and down the state of California. Our response includes nearly 6,000 boots on the ground, hundreds of engines and water tankers, and the world’s largest aerial firefighting force. Thank you to our brave firefighters, soldiers and first responders for the 24/7 work to keep our communities safe,” said Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Currently, there are 16 active wildfires in California that have burned 613,819 acres. So far this year, 6,045 wildfires have burned more than 900,000 acres. Active wildfire information is available at https://www.fire.ca.gov/.
The 2024 state budget also protected $2.6 billion through 2028 to protect Californians from wildfires by improving forest health through fire prevention programs, including prescribed fire and other fuel reduction projects — investments that have been key to this year’s wildfire response.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Firefighters have increased containment on the fire that began Sunday afternoon and destroyed 30 structures in Clearlake.
The Boyles fire’s size was adjusted slightly upward to 81.2 acres, with containment at 40%, the Lake County Fire Protection District said Monday evening. It also burned 40 vehicles.
The agency said so far there have been no injuries or fatalities reported.
Fire officials said 21 engines, two water tenders and a dozer were assigned to the fire on Monday.
Lake County Fire said it was supported during the initial attack on Sunday by Cal Fire, Kelseyville Fire, Lakeport Fire, Northshore Fire, and Mendocino and Colusa counties, with engines coming from as far away as San Francisco.
Additionally, the agency said a task force of ambulances was requested from Sonoma and Napa County to run 911 calls as Lake County Fire crews worked to protect structures, while many of its employees who had been off-duty reported to assist.
On Monday night, the Clearlake Police Department reported that the areas of the Lake County Superior Court, Walmart and surrounding businesses have been changed to advisory evacuation status.
However, there were still large areas that remained under mandatory evacuation, from 23rd Avenue south to Cache Creek Lane. Evacuation zones can be found here.
The Konocti Unified School District reported that Obsidian Middle School, Blue Heron School and Lewis School will remain closed on Tuesday as the district continues to check for damage and do deep cleaning.
Schools reopening on Tuesday are Lower Lake High School, Lower Lake Elementary School, Carle High School and Highlands Academy, the district reported.
The Lake County Campus of Woodland Community College was closed on Monday and will remain closed on Tuesday. All classes and services are being offered online during the closure.
The city of Clearlake has created a page on its website devoted to information and resources for the Boyles fire. The page can be found at https://www.clearlake.ca.us/490/Boyles-Fire-Info-Resources.
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