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LAKEPORT, Calif. — Firefighters are on the scene of a fire in Lakeport that has led to evacuations in nearby neighborhoods.
The fire at 155 S. Estep was first reported just before 3 p.m. Monday.
The home was reported to be 50% involved when firefighters arrived, with power lines down and the residents out of the home.
Very quickly, the fire spread into nearby wildland and began threatening other structures.
That prompted police to begin evacuations on Estep, First, Second, Lakeview and Crawford streets.
As of just after 3:15 p.m., a total of three homes were on fire. In addition to the original home, there were homes burning on Lakeview Street, near the Lake County Courthouse, and Second streets.
At 3:19 p.m., in support of Lakeport Fire, Lake County Fire issued a call for an immediate need in-county strike force of at least three engines of any type to respond to the fire.
Air support from Cal Fire also was requested, based on radio reports.
Lake County Fire reported that Mendocino County also is sending three engines to assist.
There were spot fires reported on Second and N. Estep streets and Lakeport’s roads crew parked a truck at Third and Estep streets to keep people out of the area.
Just before 3:40 p.m., the task force was canceled and it was reported that forward progress had stopped on the wildland fire aspect of the incident.
At that time, Cal Fire’s air attack arrived and noted the fire appeared to be contained within the original block, with no spot fires at that point.
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The fire at 155 S. Estep was first reported just before 3 p.m. Monday.
The home was reported to be 50% involved when firefighters arrived, with power lines down and the residents out of the home.
Very quickly, the fire spread into nearby wildland and began threatening other structures.
That prompted police to begin evacuations on Estep, First, Second, Lakeview and Crawford streets.
As of just after 3:15 p.m., a total of three homes were on fire. In addition to the original home, there were homes burning on Lakeview Street, near the Lake County Courthouse, and Second streets.
At 3:19 p.m., in support of Lakeport Fire, Lake County Fire issued a call for an immediate need in-county strike force of at least three engines of any type to respond to the fire.
Air support from Cal Fire also was requested, based on radio reports.
Lake County Fire reported that Mendocino County also is sending three engines to assist.
There were spot fires reported on Second and N. Estep streets and Lakeport’s roads crew parked a truck at Third and Estep streets to keep people out of the area.
Just before 3:40 p.m., the task force was canceled and it was reported that forward progress had stopped on the wildland fire aspect of the incident.
At that time, Cal Fire’s air attack arrived and noted the fire appeared to be contained within the original block, with no spot fires at that point.
At 3:49 p.m., incident command said the fires in the three structures had been knocked down and they were in mop up.
It was reported that one home was heavily damaged, a second had exterior damage and a third structure, an outbuilding, also had exterior damage.
Additional information will be published as it becomes available.Email Elizabeth Larson at
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The history and people of Lake County are truly amazing.
Have you ever wondered what Seigler Springs Resort was like years ago? Darlene Hecomovich can tell you because her parents owned the resort.
How about hearing from the man behind the company, Jonas Oil? Or the history of our former television station, LCTV in Lakeport? Yes, Lake County had its own TV station.
Listen to the museum’s oral history interviews and you will learn more.
Lots of memories and stories from the past are retold by members of our community. Native stories are also captured such as the voice of Millie Simon, Supervisor Moke Simon’s aunt. And the story of how the Pomo statute project was envisioned by Scotts Valley Pomo Elder Leslie Miller.
Interviews are filmed in the Weaver Auditorium at the Lower Lake Schoolhouse Museum, utilizing equipment purchased by the Preservation Committee.
They are 30 minutes to two hours long and are viewable on the Museum’s Youtube Channel.
Make sure to subscribe and check back for new fresh content.
If you want to be interviewed or know someone who has a great story to tell, please call the Lower Lake Schoolhouse Museum and ask to speak to Gabriele: 707-995-3565. You can also email her atThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
The Lower Lake Schoolhouse Museum is open Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Have you ever wondered what Seigler Springs Resort was like years ago? Darlene Hecomovich can tell you because her parents owned the resort.
How about hearing from the man behind the company, Jonas Oil? Or the history of our former television station, LCTV in Lakeport? Yes, Lake County had its own TV station.
Listen to the museum’s oral history interviews and you will learn more.
Lots of memories and stories from the past are retold by members of our community. Native stories are also captured such as the voice of Millie Simon, Supervisor Moke Simon’s aunt. And the story of how the Pomo statute project was envisioned by Scotts Valley Pomo Elder Leslie Miller.
Interviews are filmed in the Weaver Auditorium at the Lower Lake Schoolhouse Museum, utilizing equipment purchased by the Preservation Committee.
They are 30 minutes to two hours long and are viewable on the Museum’s Youtube Channel.
Make sure to subscribe and check back for new fresh content.
If you want to be interviewed or know someone who has a great story to tell, please call the Lower Lake Schoolhouse Museum and ask to speak to Gabriele: 707-995-3565. You can also email her at
The Lower Lake Schoolhouse Museum is open Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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NORTH COAST, Calif. — Firefighters on Sunday continued to raise containment on wildland fires burning in the region.
The Point fire near Geyserville in Sonoma County reached 90% on Sunday evening.
Cal Fire said the fire has burned 1,207 acres, injured one firefighter, destroyed three structures and damaged two others.
Resources on the fire have begun to be rolled back. As of Sunday night, 366 personnel, 30 engines, seven water tenders, four dozers and 10 hand crews were assigned, Cal Fire said.
The Sites fire, burning since last week near Stonyford in Colusa County, remained at 19,195 acres on Sunday, Cal Fire said, with containment up to 48%.
Cal Fire reported that all evacuation orders for the Sites fire were downgraded to warnings. Road closures remain in effect for the general public, with access to the fire area for residents only.
Assigned to the fire as of Sunday night were 1,953 firefighters, 126 engines, 32 water tenders, seven helicopters, 21 dozers and 61 hand crews, Cal Fire said.
Email Elizabeth Larson atThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Follow her on Twitter, @ERLarson, or Lake County News, @LakeCoNews.
The Point fire near Geyserville in Sonoma County reached 90% on Sunday evening.
Cal Fire said the fire has burned 1,207 acres, injured one firefighter, destroyed three structures and damaged two others.
Resources on the fire have begun to be rolled back. As of Sunday night, 366 personnel, 30 engines, seven water tenders, four dozers and 10 hand crews were assigned, Cal Fire said.
The Sites fire, burning since last week near Stonyford in Colusa County, remained at 19,195 acres on Sunday, Cal Fire said, with containment up to 48%.
Cal Fire reported that all evacuation orders for the Sites fire were downgraded to warnings. Road closures remain in effect for the general public, with access to the fire area for residents only.
Assigned to the fire as of Sunday night were 1,953 firefighters, 126 engines, 32 water tenders, seven helicopters, 21 dozers and 61 hand crews, Cal Fire said.
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LOWER LAKE, Calif. — The series of “Senior Days” events at Anderson Marsh State Historic Park will continue on Saturday, June 29, with two special programs.
The morning program will feature Angela DePalma-Dow, a water resources scientist who lives in Lake County and manages numerous projects with state, city, tribal and federal agencies designed to protect the ecology of Clear Lake.
DePalma-Dow will give an entertaining and informative presentation explaining the special and unique nature of Clear Lake. How old is the Lake? Why is it green? Why is it so shallow? All will be made "clear" by DePalma-Dow.
In the afternoon, well-known local archaeologist John Parker, who spearheaded the effort to preserve and protect the land now known as Anderson Marsh State Historic Park, will give an entertaining talk about the history of the indigenous people of Lake County and the variety of indigenous communities that have inhabited the Clear Lake Basin.
To register for one or both of the June 29 events, or any other future Senior Days events, visit AMIA's website at www.andersonmarsh.org.
Time will be available between the morning and afternoon sessions to bring and enjoy a picnic lunch under the big Valley Oak in the picnic area.
For more information about Senior Days, the park or AMIA, visit andersonmarsh.org, reply to this email or contact AMIA at 707-995-2658.
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