Boyles Fire burns dozens of buildings in Clearlake; thousands evacuated

CLEARLAKE -- Firefighters continued battling a wildfire in Lake County Sunday evening that consumed 76 acres and burned multiple structures in the town of Clearlake.

Cal Fire says there were multiple spot fires in the area and about 30 structures had been burned. In addition, the agency said that between 40 and 50 vehicles had been "destroyed."

The Boyles Fire broke out near Dam Road and Boyles Avenue. That's just east of Highway 53 and evacuation orders were issued for people living near those roads.

About 4,000 people were displaced in the evacuation zones.

The fire burned dangerously close to homes, a community college and a shopping center. Cal Fire tackled the flames by air and on the ground.

Rep. Mike Thompson, who represents Napa and Lake counties in the U.S. Congress, tweeted Sunday night that "FEMA has approved the State's request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) to help cover costs to mitigate, manage, and control firefighting efforts for #BoylesFire."