People from about 100 homes evacuated Friday afternoon under mandatory orders from Contra Costa County as a vegetation fire between Concord and Bay Point grew to more than 200 acres.
BAY POINT -- People from about 100 homes were evacuating at 5:15 p.m. Friday, under mandatory orders from Contra Costa County, as a vegetation fire between Concord and Bay Point grew to more than 200 acres.A Contra Costa Fire District spokesperson said the fire, referred to as the Point Fire, had about 10% containment. No structures had been destroyed and no injuries were reported.Other areas are under an evacuation warning.
m. they were setting up for 'structure protection' at 31 Kelsey Court in Bay Point.The county's community warning system said zones CCC-E217 and CCC-E218 should prepare to evacuate. People can find out their zone at https://cwsalerts.com/know-your-zone/.'You should prepare now in case an evacuation is ordered,' the county said in an alert. 'Gather any important items you could carry with you, including medications, baby supplies, money, important papers, and photos.
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