[Update: Holding at 12-15 Acres] Rapidly Spreading Fire Threatens Lower Lake Structures

A fast-moving fire, estimated to cover approximately 5 to 7 acres, is threatening structures in Lower Lake. The fire, which began as a commercial structure fire on the 16200 block of Main Street, quickly spread to nearby vegetation, according to radio traffic. A full wildland dispatch has been deployed including ground and air firefighting resources.

The blaze is advancing uphill at a rapid rate of spread. First responders reported that vegetation behind Maynard’s Bar is also burning, with at least one structure directly threatened by the flames.

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UPDATE 3:34 p.m.: The Incident Commander reports the fire is currently 10 acres in size and growing at a moderate rate of spread burning in grass and oak woodland.

Mandatory evacuations have been ordered in the area described as LOW-E169

Update 3:46 p.m.:

Update 3:49 p.m.: Zones LOW-E170 and LOW-E176 are now under an evacuation warning.

UPDATE 4:49 p.m.: According to the Incident Commander, the fire is holding at 12-15 acres. A complete dozer line now surrounds the fire, and crews are engaged in extended mop-up operations. An air attack has been released as Copter 601 continues to support ground crews.