It was a busy 4th of July for firefighters as extreme weather and fireworks were likely to blame for multiple fires around the Bay Area as people gathered for sky shows.
The combination of extreme weather and fireworks was to blame for multiple fires around the Bay Area Thursday, making it a busy 4th of July for firefighters.
In San Jose, there were several fires around Lake Cunningham. One of them was at the site where the city held a sanctioned fireworks show, but it's not clear yet if those fireworks sparked this blaze.San Jose Fire says this wasn't the only fire in town Thursday night, calling it all "very chaotic."Whether it was the tradition fireworks or a drone show, the skies above the Bay Area were lit with red, white and blue to celebrate Independence Day.
Thousands nearby watched the display. They continued to pop off above the crews as they fought the flames.Heat wave live updates: Evacuations in Antioch due to brush fire In Antioch, a brush fire forced evacuation orders for residents of Lotus Street, Contra Costa fire officials said late Thursday night.
Crews were also on the scene of a fire in Bay Point, off Shore Road not far from Port Chicago Highway.Copyright © 2024 KGO-TV. All Rights Reserved.
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