Point Fire in Sonoma County Destroyed 3 Homes, Damaged 2 Others

A wildfire that has been burning near Lake Sonoma for nearly a week destroyed 10 structures, including three homes, according to state fire officials.

Most of the other structures that burned down in the Point Fire were outbuildings such as barns and sheds, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection crews that assessed the damage. Two other homes were damaged.

The fire, which started Sunday near Dry Creek Valley north of Healdsburg, has burned more than 1,200 acres and is 75% contained. All evacuation orders were lifted on Wednesday.

Cal Fire officials said they don’t anticipate any further fire activity. Over 550 firefighters, 50 engines and eight dozers will be working Friday to reach full containment, the agency said.

Sonoma County has launched a website to help fire victims and residents return to their homes safely and find resources on recovery as well as coping with mental trauma and stress.

KQED’s Keith Mizuguchi contributed to this report.