BREAKING Authorities in the East Bay have given an 'all clear' for Port Costa after a fast-moving wildfire burned dangerously close to homes Thursday afternoon. ScenicFire ScenicIC
PORT COSTA, Calif. -- Authorities in the East Bay have given Port Costa an"all clear" after a fast-moving wildfire burned dangerously close to homes Thursday afternoon.At the height of the fire, authorities had issued an evacuation order and road closures for that area.
SKY7 was overhead as crews worked to contain the flames, blanketing homes with red retardant and making several water drops.According to CAL FIRE, aircraft on scene reported seeing"erratic fire behavior" as the blaze burned at least 50 acres. While the town of Crockett had been under a mandatory evacuation, that order has been downgraded to evacuation standby.Having trouble loading the map above? Click
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