More Sonoma County evacuation orders lifted, limited returns to burned areas

2:30 p.m.

Sonoma County officials announced Saturday that evacuation orders covering eastern portions of Sonoma Valley have been lifted, allowing residents to return to their neighborhoods.

The affected areas include 7th Street East, North Castle Road, Half Moon Street, Lovall Valley Road, including the valley loop and side streets, Wood Valley Road and Arrowhead Mountain Road.

For those whose property suffered damage in the fire, safety equipment, including masks, gloves and goggles, will be provided in packets at the Sonoma Police Department from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

To see if your address is covered by this latest order, visit here.

2 p.m.

Sonoma County officials are reopening burned areas of Bennett Valley and Kenwood for limited visits by residents and property owners on Saturday and Sunday.

Two checkpoints have been established for entry, at the Bennett Valley Firehouse (Bennett Valley Road and Sonoma Mountain Road) and at Warm Springs Road and Mound Avenue in Kenwood.

A map is available here to determine if you are covered by this order.

The county has issued specific health, safety and security instructions on re-entry.

Returnees must provide a form of identification, including a driver’s license, state ID card, passport, utility bill, or consular ID. If you do not have an ID, the local assistance center can help you obtain one. The assistance center is located at the Press Democrat building at 427 Mendocino Avenue, in Santa Rosa. Your immigration status will not affect your ability to get identification.

On Monday, the neighborhoods will be reopened for general access.