A two-acre vegetation fire is burning at a “rapid rate” in the area of Alhambra Ave. and Forest Way in Martinez.
Firefighters are on their way to the scene.
Alhambra Ave. is being shut down in both directions.
UPDATE: This is a message from Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.
Due to rapid moving fire an immediate evacuation has been ordered for areas between Alhambra Avenue and Morello Avenue and between Vine Hill Way and Sunnybrae Drive in Martinez. Leave now and go towards Morello Avenue.
Take only those essential items you have ready and can carry with you. Pets must be in a carrier or on a leash. Lock your windows and doors as you leave.
Stay off the phone unless you need to report a life-threatening emergency at your location.
However, if you are physically unable to leave your home unassisted, call 911 for help.
UPDATE: Forward-progress on this fire has been stopped. It’s estimated to be about 20 acres in size.
UPDATE: All evacuations have been lifted.
map: google map
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We’ve had wind like this before, but we’ve never had fires like this before. I’ll bet at least some of them are arson.
Definitely
Are you two kidding? California is in a state of emergency. Its the wind. Actually its global warming.
Fires are starting even in places where the power has been cut. Can’t blame that on the wind or global warming. Arson seems likely.
A… Gosh I hope you are kidding. But I never assume. It astounds me the variations of IQs out there.
IMMEDIATE EVACUATION Ordered per Robocall @ 4:16 PM
MARTINEZ:
Between MacCalvey Dr. & Alhambra Ave.
Morello Ave & Vine Hill Way
Flee towards Morello Ave
IMMEDIATE EVACUATION Ordered per Robocall @ 4:16 PM
MARTINEZ:
Between MacCalvey Dr. & Alhambra Ave.
Morello Ave & Vine Hill Way
Flee towards Morello Ave
Seems awfully suspicious to me. Did they ever find out how all the fires along Morgan territory and marsh creek started earlier this summer? Maybe the same person is out for a drive again…
They finally caught that suspect and arrested about two months back. Hopefully he’ll be serving his time. These fires do seem very suspicious though. Residents in Muir Oaks was evacuated earlier this afternoon due to this fire.
Clouds of smoke drifting in over my home in south PH now. Air purifiers keeping inside house air fine, but am going to start wearing an n95 mask if I have to go outside.
ConFire helicopter just flew over my home, low.
Good time to make sure your Go Bags are current and packed, including water for 48 hours. Don’t forget your pets. Keep in a visible location by an easy to reach outer door. Also, keep a vehicle fully gassed and in driveway/parking area pointed out/backed in so you can pack it up quickly and quickly get out.
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