EnvironmentRocky Fire Scorches 54,000 AcresAugust 2, 2015UPDATE 8:20 p.m. - Crews continue to battle the Rocky Fire east of Lower Lake, which has burned 54,000 acres and is at 5 percent containment. Twenty-four homes and 26 outbuildings have been destroyed, with more than 6,000 structures still threatened.
EnvironmentWinds Cause Rocky Fire To Continue Growth; More Evacuations OrderedAugust 1, 2015UPDATE: 10:52 p.m. - Additional mandatory evacuations ordered. The Rocky Fire, near Clear Lake in Lake, Yolo and Colusa counties, has destroyed 24 homes and 6,156 structures are threatened. The fire is 27,000 acres, with containment at 5 percent.
EnvironmentRocky Fire Progresses, Containment At 5 PercentJuly 31, 2015UPDATED 6:23 p.m. - Officials say the Rock Fire burning in Lake County continues to progress. The blaze has scorched 18,000 acres and is 5 percent contained. Mandatory evacuations are in place in some areas.
DevelopingRocky Fire In Lake County Continues To Grow; Containment Progress SlowJuly 30, 2015UPDATE 9:45 p.m. - Cal Fire says the Rocky Fire in Lake County has grown to 13,500 acres, with containment holding at 5 percent. About 500 homes are still under evacuation orders. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
DevelopingEnvironmentRocky Fire In Lake County Quickly Grows To 3,000 Acres; Evacuations OrderedJuly 29, 2015The Rocky Fire in Lake County grew quickly Wednesday afternoon and evening, spreading to 3,000 acres, with zero percent containment. Fire officials say several outbuildings have been destroyed, and evacuation orders have been issued.
