LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday ratified a local emergency declaration Sheriff Rob Howe issued on Friday in response to the Glenhaven fire.
As of 9 a.m. Tuesday, ahead of the board’s action, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office had lifted the final evacuation warnings for the fire, which has burned a total of 417 acres, and destroyed two homes and damaged another.
Sheriff Howe thanked the board for adding the emergency proclamation to its agenda that morning as an extra item.
During the discussion, it was noted that the sheriff’s office brought Starlink to the scene to help with internet connectivity, which Supervisor Jessica Pyska said was a “gamechanger.”
“That was a critical investment that made a really big difference,” Pyska said.
Howe said the sheriff’s office immediately had help from other agencies in responding to the incident.
Supervisor EJ Crandell said Northshore Fire used a special hose to bring water directly from the lake in fighting the fire. That equipment was funded by the Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake.
Crandell moved to approve the proclamation, which the supervisors approved unanimously.
The fire was at 70% containment at the time of the board meeting. By nightfall, the fire’s containment was up to 90%.
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Supervisors ratify Glenhaven fire emergency declaration
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