A New 3,000-Acre Fire Erupts In Lake County: Cal Fire

A new fire is quickly growing in the area of Northern California's Lake County, close to the massive Rocky Fire that's still being extinguished after engulfing nearly 70,000 acres.

The new fire, which firefighters are calling the Jerusalem Fire, has charred over 3,000 acres, according to Cal Fire. It was sparked off of Jerusalem Road in Middletown, about an hour north of Napa. 

Heavy fires have taxed the state's firefighting resources this summer; Governor Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency on July 31, and as the Rocky Fire was raging, he told reporters that "California's burning."

The Jerusalem fire is moving northeast in dense brush and steep terrain, according to Cal Fire. As the Rocky Fire is being controlled – it's now 70 percent contained – resources are being transferred from there to the Jerusalem Fire.

To make space for crews to work, Jerusalem Valley Road is closed to all traffic at Spruce Grove Road. 

Lake County Sheriff's Department believe this fire to be a severe threat to life or property.

A mandatory evacuation order has been placed for the area of Jerusalem Valley from Spruce Grove Rd. East, according to Sheriff's officials.

Middletown High School is being used as the evacuation center. 

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