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Yahoo
03-06-2025
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Crews battle grass fire in Fairfield, evacuation orders lifted
FAIRFIELD, Calif. - Forward progress has been stopped on a vegetation fire in Fairfield that saw evacuation orders on Monday, officials say. All the evacuation orders have been lifted as of 6:18 p.m., according to Fairfield city officials. The city's government social media page said the orders, for what has been dubbed the Vista Grande Fire, went into place at 4:40 p.m. They were issued for Palmer Circle, Bear Creek Drive, Cherry Valley Circle, Skyview Circle, Longview Circle and Shelter Hill Drive. A full map of the evacuations and how to find your zone was provided here. City officials said if residents needed a safe place to relocate that an evacuation location was set up at the Lowe's on 3400 N. Texas Street in Fairfield. Crews are battling the fire, including Cal Fire, the Fairfield Fire Department and the Vallejo Fire Department. City officials said as many as 110 personnel are working the fire. Vallejo Fire said homes are threatened. The fire at Vista Grande and Capitola Way in Solano County quickly spread to 62 acres. By late evening the fire was 75% contained. Cal Fire said it has four engines, one battalion chief, two handcrews, two dozers, one helicopter, two airtankers and one tactical aircraft responding to the scene. Sacramento TV station KCRA's helicopter captured the visual of a herd of cows huddled together right at the fire line. The bovines appear curious and come close to the burning vegetation, but quickly turn back in the face of danger. City officials said in their post to stay alert and avoid the area if you are in the vicinity so that first responders can continue their work.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
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- Yahoo
Fire breaks out in Fairfield residential neighborhood
FAIRFIELD, Calif. (KRON) — Crews are responding to a fire at a Fairfield residential neighborhood on Monday afternoon, according to Cal Fire. The fire broke out in the area of Vista Grande and Capitola Way. As of 5 p.m., the fire is listed at 50 acres, according to Cal Fire. It is called the 'Vista Grande Fire' on Cal Fire's website. Evacuations have been recommended in the areas of Longview Drive, Skyview Circle and Shelter Hill Drive. Four engines, one battalion chief, two handcrews, two dozers, one helicopter, one airtanker and one air tactical aircraft are at the scene in response. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. According to Cal Fire, the fire started at 4:04 p.m. Monday. Emergency repair on Richmond-San Rafael Bridge shuts down lanes KRON4 is sending a crew to the scene to gather more information. This is a developing story. Check back for updates. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
San Francisco Chronicle
03-06-2025
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- San Francisco Chronicle
Evacuations ordered in Fairfield after smoky grass fire breaks out
A 15-acre vegetation fire broke out in Fairfield shortly after 4 p.m. Monday, prompting evacuations, according to Cal Fire. The fire broke out near a residential community at Vista Grande and Capitola Way at 4:04 p.m. The cause of the blaze, dubbed the Vista Grande Fire, is under investigation, Cal Fire said. Evacuations were ordered for three areas near the fire, Cal Fire said. This is a breaking story. Check back for updates.
