Crime & Safety

At Long Last: Lake County's Clayton Fire Is Fully Contained

The blaze, suspected to be started by an arsonist, destroyed nearly 190 houses and approximately 4,000 acres, [Breaking]

LAKE COUNTY, CA – The Clayton Fire hit 100 percent containment this weekend after more than two weeks, and after destroying 3,929 acres and roughly 300 structures, including nearly 190 homes, according to Cal Fire.

The Clayton Fire broke out Aug. 13 evening near Highway 29 and Clayton Creek, south of Lower Lake. The cause of the blaze is officially listed as "arson," as a Clearlake man was arrested for suspicion of arson for the fire and others in the area.

Current data shows the fire destroyed 299 structures -- including 189 single-family homes, eight commercial structures, and 102 "other" structures such as sheds and smaller outbuildings, Cal Fire said. As surveys are completed and additional data is confirmed, the number of structures damaged or destroyed may change.

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At of Friday night, 32 firefighters were still at the scene.

Also see: 'Bike Angel' Launches Bicycle, Helmet Drive For Clayton Fire Victims

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