Broadening wildfire engulfs 14,000 acres in California, prompting evacuations
(MENAFN) A swiftly spreading grass fire, known as the Corral Fire, erupted on Saturday afternoon in San Joaquin County, California, consuming approximately 14,000 acres of land, as reported by local media outlets. The blaze originated in Tracy around 2:30 PM local time, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
As of Sunday afternoon, firefighting efforts had managed to contain 30 percent of the fire, with authorities actively working to control its spread. However, the cause of the fire remains under investigation, with officials striving to determine its origins and potential contributing factors.
Local authorities had previously issued warnings about the heightened risk of wildfires due to a combination of gusty winds, escalating temperatures, and dry vegetation, as highlighted by a report from a US-based news agency. In response to the escalating threat, residents residing west of the California Aqueduct, south of Corral Hollow Creek, stretching westward to Alameda County and southward to Stanislaus County, were urged to evacuate immediately, according to statements from San Joaquin County officials.
Throughout the evening on Saturday, authorities in San Joaquin County issued urgent evacuation notices to Tracy residents residing in close proximity to the Corral Fire, advising them to evacuate promptly and to alert neighboring individuals to prepare for potential evacuation orders. These precautionary measures were implemented to ensure the safety and well-being of residents in the affected areas.
In light of the escalating emergency, a temporary evacuation center has been established at the Larch Clover Community Center to provide assistance and support to those impacted by the fire. This concerted response underscores the collaborative efforts of local authorities and emergency services in addressing the evolving wildfire situation and safeguarding communities against the threat posed by the Corral Fire.
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