LAKE COUNTY>>> According to CAL Fire, crews made significant progress yesterday on hot spots within the fire perimeter of the Boyles fire in Clearlake. The fire is now 75% contained. Some of the priorities for Wednesdays’ operational period according to officials included areas around Woodland College, and Obsidian Middle School.
Preliminary damage reports show 33 residential structures destroyed, six residential structures damaged, 22 outbuildings destroyed and 80 vehicles destroyed. According to PG&E’s spokesperson Megan McFarland, due to the Boyles Fire in Lake County there were 83 customers without power earlier this week. McFarland said the reason for the outage was at the request of the fire department to deenergize certain lines in that area to ensure the safety of first responders battling the wildfire. As of Monday, PG&E had 13 poles impacted by the fire that will need to be replaced.
“As we gain containment on the Boyles Fire, we urge members of our community to remain vigilant in fire safety. National weather service released a weather advisory for Lake County this morning,” officials noted on social media Wednesday at press time. “Breezy winds and low RH values will create locally critical fire weather conditions for Lake County”. Have a plan, sign up for NIXLE, sign up for GENASYS (formally ZoneHaven). Watch Duty is also a valuable tool in information.”
Additionally. the City of Clearlake is planning a Boyles Fire Local Assistance Center for Monday, September 16, Tuesday, September 17, and Wednesday, September 18, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Clearlake Youth Center.
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 Sept. 8, 2024, and there is an urgent need to assist private property owners in addressing hazardous waste removal. Immediate actions will focus on removing toxic and flammable debris to prevent further health risks,” health officials noted via a press release Tuesday.
Board of Supervisors ratifies Public Health Officer’s proclamation of a local emergency due to the Boyles Fire
The Lake County Board of Supervisors ratified this proclamation on September 10, 2024, and 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.
