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Sky Fire Triggers Evacuations in Lake County as Crews Work to Contain Blaze

Officials ordered targeted zone evacuations following reports of zero containment.

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Overview

  • CAL FIRE reports the vegetation fire, dubbed the Sky Fire, is burning with a moderate rate of spread and remains 0% contained.
  • The blaze was last estimated at about 25 acres after it was first reported at 3:18 p.m. Sunday.
  • Evacuation orders cover zones LOW-E133 and LOW-E162, with an evacuation warning in place for zone LOW-E159, according to county maps.
  • The fire started near Sky High Ridge Road and Morgan Valley Road in the Lower Lake area, roughly nine miles southeast of Clearlake.
  • Fire crews requested additional resources, and the cause of the fire has not yet been determined.