Corral Fire

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California's Corral Fire Rages On: Updates and Impacts

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🔥 California's Corral Fire near Tracy continues to grow, prompting evacuations and freeway closures. Get the latest updates here! #CorralFire #CaliforniaWildfire

California's Corral Fire, located outside of Tracy, has escalated rapidly, reaching a staggering 12,500 acres in size. Firefighters are tirelessly working to contain the blaze, which spread over the weekend, prompting urgent evacuation orders for nearby residents. The fire, driven by strong winds, has crossed Interstate 580, forcing authorities to close a segment of the highway. Despite their efforts, the flames continue to advance, endangering communities southwest of Tracy.

As the Corral Fire continues to burn, evacuations have been enforced, and injuries have been reported among firefighters battling the blaze. The impact on the area is significant, with neighborhoods near San Joaquin County directly affected by the wildfire. Interstate closures add to the chaos, disrupting travel and putting a strain on local resources. The relentless growth of the fire underscores the challenges faced by firefighters in containing the rapidly spreading inferno.

The escalation of the Corral Fire has drawn attention from across the state, with news outlets closely monitoring the situation. The fire's unpredictability and intensity pose a formidable threat to the surrounding areas, highlighting the ongoing battle against wildfires in California. Emergency responders are working tirelessly to protect lives and property, but the fire's ferocity presents a formidable challenge.

In an alarming development, the Corral Fire has now reached 14,000 acres, destroying homes and causing injuries to firefighters. Despite reaching 30% containment, the blaze continues to pose a significant risk to the region. The scale of the fire underscores the urgency of the situation, reminding Californians of the constant wildfire threat looming over the state.

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California's Corral Fire growth escalates to 12500 acres prompting ... (FOX Weather)

California firefighters are working to contain the Corral Fire outside of Tracy, which exploded in size over the weekend, prompting officials to order ...

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Corral Fire Updates: Evacuations ordered, LiveCopter 3 shows ... (KCRA Sacramento)

A dry grass fire that sparked south of Tracy in San Joaquin County on Saturday has burned more than 12,000 acres, prompted evacuations and injured at least ...

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Corral Fire grows to 12500 acres east of Livermore, driven by "wind ... (KTVU San Francisco)

The wind-driven Corral Fire hopscotched across I-580 in several spots overnight, keeping the firefighters busy holding the flames back from nearby ...

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Interstate 580 closed by Corral Fire near I-5 south of Tracy could ... (Stockton Record)

The Corral Fire southwest of Tracy prompted authorities to shut down a segment of Interstate 580 to traffic.

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Corral Fire grows as Tracy evacuations, interstate closure continue (San Francisco Chronicle)

Interstate 580 in San Joaquin County remained closed in both directions Sunday morning as the Corral Fire grew to 12500 acres.

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Wind-driven Corral Fire burns 12500 acres; fire crews grow ... (CBS News)

Neighborhoods southwest of Tracy were ordered to evacuate Saturday because of a wind-whipped wildfire that has grown to 12500 acres Sunday morning and ...

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Corral Fire Forces Evacuations Near San Francisco Bay Area ... (The Weather Channel)

The Corral Fire began Saturday afternoon near the city of Tracy, California, and exploded to more than 19 square miles. - Articles from The Weather Channel ...

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A growing California wildfire spanning over 12500 acres is forcing ... (CNN)

A growing grass fire that began Saturday afternoon in San Joaquin County, California, has consumed over 11000 acres, forcing residents in its path to ...

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Corral Fire near Tracy prompts evacuations, freeway closures (Capital Public Radio News)

The fire, which grew to 14000 acres Sunday afternoon, also destroyed a home and injured two firefighters. Cal Fire says the fire is now 30% contained, ...

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Firefighters continue battling Corral Fire near Tracy, Livermore (NBC Bay Area)

Firefighters expected to gain ground Sunday on the Corral Fire, which has scorched 14000 of acres, burned down a home and forced residents to flee the area.

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Containment improves as Corral Fire reaches 14000 acres east of ... (Pleasanton Weekly)

I-580 begins to reopen past Altamont after closure due to wildland blaze near Livermore Lab's Site 300. Avatar photo by Bay City News Service 6 hours ago ...

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Firefighters See Favorable Weather Conditions For Containing ... (KQED)

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or Cal Fire, says gusty winds were fueling the Corral Fire that began Saturday afternoon and ...

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Scenes from Corral Fire in San Joaquin County: Over 14000 acres ... (ABC10.com KXTV)

Cal Fire says the Corral Fire near Tracy burned about 14116 acres as of Sunday afternoon. It started at a Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory site.

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Northern California wildfire burns over 14000 acres, evacuation ... (FOX40)

Northern California wildfire known as the Corral Fire burned over 14000 acres, injured firefighters, destroyed a structure, and evacuation orders remain in ...

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CAL FIRE crews from Fresno County help battle the Corral Fire (KFSN-TV)

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Firefighters are battling the Corral Fire in San Joaquin County. Winds have fueled the flames and forced people to evacuate from ...

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Corral Fire updates: Containment jumps to 50%; evacuations ... (Stockton Record)

Firefighters on Sunday continued to battle the Corral Fire, a wind-whipped blaze that started Saturday afternoon near the Lawrence Livermore National ...

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Evacuation orders to be lifted in 14K-acre Corral Fire near Tracy (KRON4)

SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY, Calif. (KRON) — Evacuation orders in the Corral Fire that broke out on Saturday will be lifted. The evacuation orders will be downgraded ...

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Driver helps passengers to safety after StanRTA bus gets caught in ... (ABC10.com KXTV)

A Stanislaus County transit bus was caught in the flames of the Corral Fire Saturday evening.

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Corral Fire reaches 75% containment, 14000+ acres burned (FOX40)

After three days of battling a fire fanned by fast moving winds, CAL FIRE announced on Monday morning that they have reached 75% containment of the Corral ...

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Corral Fire grows to 14000 acres east of Livermore (FOX 10 News Phoenix)

The wind-driven Corral Fire hopscotched across I-580 in several spots overnight, keeping the firefighters busy holding the flames back from nearby ...

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Corral Fire holds at about 14000 acres, containment up to 75% (NBC Bay Area)

California's largest wildfire so far this year was significantly surrounded Monday after blackening a swath of hilly grasslands between San Francisco Bay ...

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Corral fire in San Joaquin County injures two firefighters and burns ... (Los Angeles Times)

The fire broke out Saturday near a explosives-testing facility and triggered evacuations in San Joaquin County.

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