Clayton Fire Update: Crews Begin Mop-Up Of Lower Lake As Containment Hit 55%

LAKE COUNTY, CA – Firefighters at the 4,000-acre Clayton Fire, burning since Saturday in Lake County, began the mop-up and securing of the fire's perimeter.

The blaze, began from a suspected arsonist, has consumed 3,929 acres as of today, with containment at 55 percent, according to Cal Fire.

The agency's damage-inspection teams are surveying the area to determine how many structures are damaged or destroyed, officials said. The latest figures show the fire has destroyed 268 structures with 316 threatened,

As surveys are completed, the number of structures damaged or destroyed may rise.

The cause of the Clayton blaze now is officially listed as "arson," as a Clearlake man was arrested Monday for suspicion of arson for the fire and other blazes in the area.

Current data indicates the fire has destroyed 268 structures, including 175 single-family homes, eight commercial structures and 85 other structures, such as sheds and smaller outbuildings, Cal Fire said.

For the latest updates on evacuation orders from the Lake County Sheriff's Office, follow this link.

The Clayton Fire broke out Saturday evening near Highway 29 and Clayton Creek, south of Lower Lake.

Previous Clayton Fire coverage:

• Clayton Fire Latest: Containment Improves to 40%
• Clearlake Man Arrested On Suspected Arson For Clayton Fire, Other Blazes
• Clayton Fire Keeps Growing; Containment Still 5% [UPDATE]
• Clayton Fire Day 3: Blaze Roars On With 3,000 Acres Consumed [UPDATE]
• UPDATE: Clayton Fire Balloons To 1,400 Acres In 12 Hours
• Clayton Fire In Lake County Grows To 600 Acres, 15% Containment

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