Boyles Fire in Clearlake: 4,000 displaced due to evacuation orders

CLEARLAKE, Calif. — Evacuations are underway in Clearlake after a wildfire sparked in the area.

The so-called Boyles Fire is burning in the area of Dam Road and Boyles Avenue Sunday afternoon. 

According to Cal Fire, the fire is around 76 acres in size and burning at a moderate rate of speed. The fire is 10% contained. Officials said there are about 30 structures are on fire.

Thousands of PG&E customers are without power in Lake County, with about 5,300 impacted in Clearlake and about 2,000 in unincorporated Lake County.

Clearlake Police Department Nixle

An evacuation map for Lake County is available below. Evacuations have impacted around 4,000 people.

A temporary evacuation shelter is at Twin Pine Casino in Middletown.

This map from the National Interagency Fire Center shows fire activity (this may take a few seconds to load):

If you live in a wildfire-prone zone, Cal Fire suggests creating a defensible space around your home. Defensible space is an area around a building in which vegetation and other debris are completely cleared. At least 100 feet is recommended.

WATCH: What you need to know to prepare, stay safe for wildfires

The Department of Homeland Security suggests assembling an emergency kit that has important documents, N95 respirator masks, and supplies to grab with you if you’re forced to leave at a moment’s notice. The agency also suggests signing up for lvocal warning system notifications and knowing your community’s evacuation plans best to prepare yourself and your family in cases of wildfires.

Some counties use Nixle alerts to update residents on severe weather, wildfires, and other news. To sign up, visit www.nixle.com or text your zip code to 888777 to start receiving alerts. 

Read more: Are you wildfire ready? Here’s what to do to prepare for fire season.

PG&E customers can also subscribe to alerts via text, email, or phone call. If you’re a PG&E customer, visit the Profile & Alerts section of your account to register.

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