Full Notification

Public Information Release
August 8, 2015
Lieutenant Steve Brooks, Public Information Officer


Rocky Fire Repopulation At 11:00 AM


Phase III: Evacuations lifted in the following areas:

• Morgan Valley Road east of Oak Haven road to Reiff Road/Berryessa-Knoxville Road. Including Sky High Ridge Rd, Sloan Ranch Rd, Rocky Creek Rd, Butte Rock Ranch Rd, Staehle Lane and Miantenio Ranch Rd. (Reiff Road will continue to be closed)

• Double Eagle Area, including Long Branch Rd, Lance Rd, Mule Skinner Rd, Buckskin Way, Flintlock Place, Cougar Road, Meridian Road, No Guns Rd, Antelope Road, Watertrough Road, Round Ball Road and Moccasin Road.


Safety Message:

If you see electrical wires on the ground, stay clear and contact PG&E immediately.
Trees and poles with deep charring, particularly if still smoking, should be considered hazardous.
Please drive slowly as emergency personnel are in the area which is subject to Change Based on
Operational Conditions

As you re-enter your property and evaluate damage, be aware that hazardous conditions may exist, particularly if a residence or out-building has burned. Hazards may include asbestos, heavy metals, byproducts or plastic combustion and various other chemicals.

Various agencies will also be involved with the Rocky Fire recovery effort and may provide additional assistance to property owners. Further details are forthcoming. In the meantime, it is recommended that you bring your questions and coordinate your clean-up efforts with the Lake County Residents Help Line at: 1.800.325.9604

Additional information regarding the Rocky Fire can be obtained by contacting the Public Information Line at (707) 967-4207 or the Media Line at (916) 591-9008


Once a wildfire has burned through an area, many dangers may remain. The following is a list of precautions when returning home, which has been provided by CAL Fire and PG&E.

When driving to your property check for:
Trees, brush and rocks which may be weakened or loosened by fire. Trees and brush weakened by fire may lose limbs or fall. Rocks loosened by fire may roll and crumble. If rocks have rolled down a slope expect more to follow.
Debris or damage from fire on roads and driveways.
Debris on the road near your home and in your driveway. Clearing the debris to the edge of your driveway and removing it later will help keep your home safe from fire.
Utility poles weakened by fire.

At your property, check for fire or fire damage:
Hot embers in rain gutters, on the roof and under overhangs.
Hot embers under decks and in crawl spaces.
Hot embers in wood piles, debris piles and lawn.
Ensure well or pump-house is in working order.
If your electrical service has not been interrupted you may continue to use your power for such things as pumping water, etc.

If your services are off, check for burned service equipment and facilities:
Is there damage to the gas meter, gas lines or propane tank? If there is any visible damage, do not attempt to repair or turn on these services. Call your local propane company or utility.
Look at the electric meter. If there is any visible damage, do not attempt to turn the breaker on.
If there are electrical wires on the ground, stay clear and contact your local utility immediately.

When you have secured safety outside your home, check inside for fire or fire damage.
Embers in the attic, which may have entered through vents.
If electricity is off, before turning it on, make sure all appliances are turned off. Once you are sure all appliances are turned off, there is no fire damage to your building and the meter does not have any visible damage you may turn on the main circuit breaker.
Check if the phone is working.
Check if security system and alarms are working.
Use flashlights to help inspect your home and surrounding area.

After checking your property, continue to use caution and note outdoor conditions:
Trees and poles with deep charring, particularly if still smoking should be considered hazardous.
Smoldering holes on the ground can be full of hot coals.
White ash is evidence of hot material.

If you find any of these conditions:
Fire and other emergencies – Stay away and report condition to a local fire or law enforcement official in the area and call 911.
Damaged utility equipment – Report electrical problems and damaged equipment to your local utility.
Gas Leaks – Report electrical problems and damaged equipment to your local utility.