The Elmo 2 Fire burning in Lake County now measures 21,345 acres, according to overnight infrared mapping.
That's an increase of 18 acres from Sunday.
The daily flight log noted the following: "Very little growth occurred with a total of 18 acres all centered around the area on the southeast edge of Big Meadows. There was only one area of intense heat that was associated with the growth area. Large areas of scattered heat still remain from the push up toward Lake Mary Ronan. Smaller scattered heat and isolated heat occur except along the southern perimeter where no heat has been detected for a few days."
There are 614 personnel on scene. The fire has burned eight structures. It is listed as 30% contained.
Updates from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office on evacuations and closures in effect at 12:00 PM on Sunday, August 7, 2022:
Evacuation orders have been lifted for residents along Lake Mary Ronan Road (Hwy 352) west of Dayton Creek Road. This area will remain under pre-evacuation warning and open to residents and guests only.
Camp Tuffit/West Shore Road remains under evacuation order and is closed to all traffic.
Residents of Chief Cliff Lane, Black Lake Road, Big Meadows Road, and Dayton Creek Road remain under pre-evacuation warning and open to residents only.
Speed limits will be reduced to 35 mph on Lake Mary Ronan Road (Hwy 352).
The Proctor dump will be open to Lake County residents with normal operating hours.
Closures remain in effect for the Boat Ramp at the Elmo Fishing Access site and Lake Mary Ronan State Park.