Lake County 'Arden fire': Brush fire in Lucerne spreads rapidly - Check map and evacuation details

The 'Arden fire' in Lucerne, CA, has burned 10+ acres, threatens structures, and prompted evacuation orders near Foothill Dr. and Hwy 20.

Updated on: Aug 10, 2025, 04:18:13 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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A brush fire hit Lucerne in California's Lake County on Saturday afternoon. Dubbed the 'Arden fire,' the wildfire is now more than 10 acres and threatening structures as it moves uphill from Foothill Drive and East Highway 20. An evacuation order has been issued for multiple zones surrounding Foothill Drive.

The exact location of the fire is northeast of Clear Lake in California, adjoining the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument. Here's a map of the fire:

Lake County Sheriff issued a Level 3 evacuation order for the areas around Foothill Drive and Highway 20. Level 3 warning implies that residents have to leave the area immediately as the wildfire threatens buildings.

Lake County and California Fire Department have set up an evacuation point in the parking lot of East Lake Elementary School in Clearlake Oaks located at 13050 High Valley Road.

As of now, the fire is 0% contained.

This story is being updated.

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Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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