Update July 20: 7:30 a.m.
LASSEN COUNTY, Calif. -- Mandatory evacuations in northern Lassen County remain in effect as the so-called Hog Fire continues to grow.
According to the latest numbers from CAL FIRE, the Hog Fire has burned 5,800 acres and is still 0% contained.
Residents living in the areas of Lake Forest Estates, Riverbench Road, Britt Lane, Thumper Hill Road, and Ridgetop Road have been ordered to evacuate. Residents living in areas both north and south of Highway 36, from A-1 to Willard Creek Road, have also been ordered to evacuate.
An evacuation center is set up at Lassen Community College.
So far, no homes have been damaged or destroyed and there have been no reports of injuries.
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The Lassen County Sheriff's Office and Cal Fire have announced mandatory evacuations for Lake Forest Estates and other areas as firefighters battle the Hog Fire burning in Lassen County.
The Hog Fire is burning about a half-mile north of Goumaz Campground and south of Highway 44. It started on July 18 around 3:30 p.m. and has grown to 5,200 acres, burning both private and United States Forest Service land.
Fire crews said terrain issues and spot fires continue to be problems as they fight the fire and try to make fire lines to contain the blaze. So far, crews have 0% containment on the fire.
Cal Fire said no structures are threatened at this time, but officials have issued evacuation orders for the following areas:
- Lake Forest Estates
- Riverbench Road
- Britt Lane
- Thumper Hill road
- Ridge Top Road
Cal Fire Lassen-Modoc Unit said the evacuations basically cover the north and south side of Highway 36 from A1 to Riverbench Road.
An evacuation center has been established at Lassen Community College.
Firefighters are asking people to avoid the area so more resources can be brought in.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Road Closures
Cal Fire Lassen-Modoc Unit said Highway 44 is closed from A21 to Highway 36 and County Road A1 is closed from Gallatin Road to Highway 36.
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