Full Notification

Public Information Release
September 23, 2015
Lieutenant Steve Brooks, Public Information Officer


Repopulation of Anderson Springs

The Mandatory Evacuation order denying access to the community of Anderson Springs will be lifted on Thursday, September 24 at 5:00 pm. Municipal water services are not yet available. For information regarding water supplies, contact the Lake County Office of Emergency Services at 1 (888) 565-2787. To support the return of residents to their homes, the following road closures will be revised:

The following revised road closures will be implemented Thursday, September 24 at 5:00 pm:

• Big Canyon Road, south of Perini cut-off

• SR-175, south of Rockys Road

• Harrington Flat Road, south of Sulphur Creek Road

• Bottle Rock Road, south of High Valley Road

• Big Canyon Road at Harbin Springs Road

• SR-175, south of Socrates Mine Road



No additional evacuation orders are being lifted at this time.

The cancellation of additional evacuation orders are being evaluated based on a variety of factors, including potential fire behavior and the re-establishment of crucial infrastructure.


SAFETY MESSAGE - The public is reminded to stay vigilant on current fire conditions. Please continue to adhere to road closures and any evacuation warnings or advisories. If you see electrical wires on the ground, stay clear and contact PG&E immediately at 1 (800) 743-5002. Trees and poles with deep charring, particularly if still smoking, should be considered hazardous. Please drive slowly as emergency personnel operate in the area.

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, by-products of plastic combustion and various other chemicals.

For additional information on returning home after a wildfire, go to http://calfire.ca.gov/communications/downloads/fact_sheets/PGE_ReturningHomeAfterAfterAFire_print.pdf