TWIN LAKES — Fire crews continued to make progress Friday afternoon containing the wildfire burning in southern Lake County.
The wildfire remained at 300 acres and containment improved to 60 percent, according to Debra Sommerfield, deputy county administrative officer who also serves as county public information officer in emergency situations.
The fire began along Highway 29 near Perini Road in the Twin Lakes area about 2:45 p.m. Thursday, according to CAL FIRE. Crews stopped the forward spread Thursday evening.
Sommerfield said all evacuation orders were lifted Friday afternoon. Murphy Springs Road is open to residents only.
Approximately 30 households are without power, which was expected to be restored Friday night.
About 10 homes immediately threatened by the fire in the Murphy Springs subdivision were saved. In addition, 50 homes in the Twin Lakes subdivision were saved.
The fire destroyed one residence, seven outbuildings, 11 vehicles and 12 pieces of equipment ranging from a road grader to a riding lawn mower. No injuries were reported.
About 10 acres of vineyards in the Murphy Springs Ridge area were damaged or impacted.
Sommerfield said 100 acres of vineyards were saved because of “the aggressive efforts of first responders.”
The cause of the blaze is under investigation.
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