LOWER LAKE, Calif. – Fire officials said the Clayton fire near Lower Lake burned more acreage overnight.
The fire, burning since just before 5 p.m. Saturday, had reached 1,400 acres and was 5-percent contained by Sunday morning, according to Cal Fire.
Cal Fire said four residences have been destroyed.
On Sunday morning Cal Fire said the fire has a rapid rate of spread and volatile fire activity, with crews preparing for a challenging and intense fire fight. The fire is burning in grassy oak woodland, with heavy brush and difficult access.
With structures continuing to be threatened by the fire, evacuation orders remained in effect on Sunday morning. Red Cross is operating a shelter at the Highlands Senior Center in Clearlake.
Shortly after 4:30 a.m. Sunday, the Lake County Sheriff's Office ordered additional mandatory evacuations on all of Morgan Valley Road to Butte Rock Ranch Road in Lower Lake due to the fire.
Cal Fire said the resources assigned Sunday include 500 personnel, 43 fire engines, 15 fire crews, eight dozers, eight water tenders, four helicopters and three airtankers.
In addition to Cal Fire, cooperating agencies include fire districts from around Lake County, the United States Forest Service, the Lake County Sheriff's Office and the California Highway Patrol.
Cal Fire said the fire's cause remains under investigation.
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Clayton fire has overnight growth; more structures burned
- Elizabeth Larson
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