A fast-moving brush fire in Lake County’s Clearlake community has burned through approximately 100 acres and forced mandatory evacuations near Eastlake Drive and Oak Street, according to fire officials.
The blaze, first reported at 2:19 p.m. on August 3, initially involved two structures and was burning at a moderate rate of spread, Cal Fire said. It has since exploded in size as wind gusts and dry conditions fueled its advance.
#LakeFire – Clearlake, Lake County / CA
Evacuation ORDER;
CLE-E126, CLE-E123, CLE-E135, CLO-E113Evacuation WARNING: CLE-124, CLO-109
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— MIBAWI (Michael Barthel) (@RealMiBaWi) August 3, 2025
Fire Started Near 13700 Block of Eastlake Drive
The initial dispatch described a fire on the 13700 block of Eastlake Drive covering 3–4 acres. Conditions at the time were 86°F, with 21% relative humidity and winds gusting up to 27 mph. Forecasters warned gusts could reach 35 mph by 5 p.m.
“The fire is approximately 3–4 acres burning at a moderate rate of spread with two structures involved. CAL FIRE is in Unified Command with the Lake County Fire Protection District,” Cal Fire said in an early post on X.
#LakeFire UPDATE: The fire near Eastlake Drive and Oak Street in Clearlake is now approximately 100 acres. There are 15 engines, 5 dozers, 4 hand crews, 3 water tenders, 2 helicopters, 6 air tankers and one tactical aircraft responding to the fire.
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— CAL FIRE LNU (@CALFIRELNU) August 3, 2025
Fire Grows to 100 Acres, Still 0% Contained
By 3:20 p.m., fire officials confirmed the blaze had expanded to about 100 acres and was 0% contained. As of the latest update, 15 engines, 5 bulldozers, 4 hand crews, 3 water tenders, 2 helicopters, 6 air tankers, and 1 tactical aircraft are engaged in firefighting operations.
“The fire near Eastlake Drive and Oak Street in Clearlake is now approximately 100 acres,” Cal Fire said. “There are 15 engines, 5 dozers, 4 hand crews, 3 water tenders, 2 helicopters, 6 air tankers and one tactical aircraft responding.”
Evacuation Orders and Warnings in Effect
Authorities have issued mandatory evacuation orders for the following zones:
- CLE-E123
- CLE-E126
- CLE-E135
- CLO-E113
Evacuation warnings are in place for:
- CLE-E124
- CLO-E109
The orders impact several community landmarks, including:
- Clearlake City Hall
- Lake County Tribal Health Southshore Clinic
- Burns Valley Mall
- Borax Lake area
Residents are urged to leave immediately if located in the evacuation zones. Air quality may also be affected in nearby regions.
Fire Conditions Remain Dangerous
Strong wind gusts, dry brush, and low humidity continue to complicate containment efforts. The fire remains zero percent contained as of the most recent update.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Check the Clearlake Fire Map for Real-Time Updates
To track the fire’s progress, see evacuation maps and alerts on official Cal Fire channels or your local emergency management website.
