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CLEARLAKE OAKS, Calif. – Firefighters from local and state agencies are on the scene of a wildland fire in the Double Eagle Ranch area east of Clearlake Oaks.
The Double Fire, located off of Highway 20 and Mule Skinner Road, was first reported just before 6 p.m., according to Cal Fire.
Shortly before 7:15 p.m. the fire was reported to have burned between 55 and 60 acres, with no containment. Initial fire reports estimated it had the potential to grow to several hundred acres in size.
Northshore Fire, Kelseyville Fire, Lake County Fire and Cal Fire were among the fire agencies working on the fire.
Cal Fire air tankers were hitting the fire from the air, while ground units worked the rugged terrain, based on radio reports.
Some of the high voltage power transmission lines that pass through the area had fallen, making conditions more dangerous for firefighters.
Radio traffic indicated the fire, located on the south side of Highway 20, was moving east. Winds in the canyon where the fire was burning also are reported to be increasing, and pushing the smoke with increasing strength.
The California Highway Patrol reported that one lane of Highway 20 near the fire area was closed.
Additional information will be posted as it becomes available.
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