CLEARLAKE, Calif. (KGO) — Evacuations remain in place in Clearlake, as firefighters work to control the Boyles Fire.
It’s burned 30 buildings and nearly 50 vehicles across the southern end of town since it started Sunday afternoon.
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At one point, crews faced spot fires on nearly every block as they helped neighbors race to evacuate.
Forward progress has been stopped, but embers from smoldering buildings are still a concern. The damage costs are also rising.
“It was a life changing moment, my home just fell apart in an hour,” said Esperanza Juaregui.
Juaregui is thankful her family is safe, after the Boyles Fire roared through their Clearlake neighborhood Sunday afternoon. The family was headed home from church when they spotted the flames shooting hundreds of feet in the air.
“But the fire was too close, so I was like …