Clayton Fire Keeps Growing; Containment Still 5% [UPDATE]

LAKE COUNTY, CA – The Clayton Fire in Lake County continues to burn aggressively and now has consumed 4,000 acres of woodland and heavy brush, plus roughly 175 structures, according to Cal Fire.

Details on the type of buildings were not available. CAl Fire's Damage Assessment Team soon will begin documenting destroyed and damaged structures.

Some 1,500 structures currently are threatened, the agency said.

This is day three of the fire, first reported Saturday evening off Highway 29 and Clayton Creek Road.

Firefighters at the scene now total 1,664, up from the 1,044 this morning, Cal Fire said, adding that containment still is recorded at 5 percent.

Evacuations are ordered, and some road closures are in place. Details here.

Updates on available services and hours at St. Helena Hospital and clinics here.

The cause of the Clayton Fire is under investigation.

Previous coverage:

• 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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