A wildfire in Lake County spread to 13,700 acres and is 30 percent contained, CalFire said Wednesday night.

The Pawnee Fire broke out around 5:21 p.m. Saturday evening along Pawnee Rd. and New Long Valley Rd., northeast of Clearlake Oak.

600 structures are threatened and 22 buildings are already destroyed, according to CalFire.

Twelve of those 22 structures are homes. 

There are 32 firetrucks and about 240 firefighters battling the massive blaze.

All residents of the Double Eagle Ranch area are strongly advised to evacuate immediately due to significant fire activity in the area, authorities said just after 3:30 p.m Monday. 

The evacuation center is located at Lower Lake High School 9430 Lake Street, Lower Lake, CA. 

The shelter will accept large and companion animals. 

So far, no injuries are reported due to the Pawnee Fire.

Governor Jerry Brown has declared a State of Emergency in Lake County due to the effects of the fire. 

Mandatory evacuation orders are in effect for the entire Spring Valley community which includes all roads accessed off of Old Long Valley Road and New Long Valley Road, north of Highway 20. Also, includes Mule Skinner, Long Branch, Watertrough Rd, Flintlock, Muzzleloader, No Guns, Antelope, Cougar, Marianne, Ramrod, and Moccasin. For the latest evacation information visit the Lake County Sherirff Office’s website:http://www.lakesheriff.com/

Those with questions are advised to call the Pawnee Fire Information Line at 707-967-4207. 

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