An evacuation center has been established for Crockett residents, who have been told to evacuate due to a fast-moving grass fire burning near Interstate 80.
The center is at the Hercules Swim Center at 2001 Refugio Valley Road in Hercules, the Contra Costa Fire Protection District.
The fire appears to have spread from one that started Sunday morning across the Carquinez Strait near the Carquinez Bridge toll plaza in Vallejo.
The Carquinez Bridge and adjacent portions of Interstate Highway 80 are closed to traffic, as is the Cummings Skyway.
“Residents south of Pomona Street, west of Crockett Blvd and east of Highway 80 should evacuate now,” the district said.
Evacuees are advised to take only essential items that they have ready and to lock their homes. Pets should be on a leash or in a cage.
The department said those physically unable to leave your home unassisted should call 911 immediately, but otherwise asked the community to stay off telephones unless there is a life-threatening emergency.
UPDATE: The fire is now 50% contained, and the evacuation order has been lifted.
photo credit (top): Cathy Nitchy
photo credit (bottom): Gina Casey
4 comments
What is the difference between California and the Titanic?
The Titanic had her lights on went she went down.
ROFL
you…I like you… lol
That top picture looks like the 1991 Oakland Firestorm in October.
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