A fire is still burning at a 102-year-old clubhouse. People who live nearby saw emergency crews arrive in the afternoon. They watched as the fire spread, but were later told to leave the area for their safety.
Further details about the incident are available. The clubhouse is part of the Lochmoor Club, a golf course.
People who live in the surrounding homes were evacuated from a parking lot as the situation worsened.
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