Lopez Lake is now under an official evacuation order.

County officials said all visitors must evacuate the campground immediately due to the Gifford Fire, which is approaching 100,000 acres and is just 15% contained.

An evacuation order is a lawful directive to leave the area immediately due to an imminent threat.

County officials issued the update this afternoon, saying all reservations scheduled from Aug. 7 through Aug. 21 will be canceled. Full refunds will be issued automatically.

Public access to Lopez Lake is closed until further notice.

"Thank you for your cooperation and understanding during this emergency," county officials said in the update. "Your safety is our top priority, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused."

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