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Update: Evacuation Warnings As Morgan Fire Burn At 50 Acres Near Mount Diablo
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Key Points:
- The Morgan Fire ignited around 2 p.m. near Morgan Territory Road and Marsh Creek Road, initially burning 2 acres before rapidly expanding uphill through brush and timber.
- By 5:48 p.m., the fire had grown to approximately 50 acres, with about 75% of its perimeter contained by retardant lines, according to Cal Fire.
- Evacuation warnings were issued for residents in Zones CCC-249 and CCC-250 between Morgan Territory Regional Preserve and Mount Diablo State Park, urging preparedness but no mandatory evacuations were in place as of Friday afternoon.
- Firefighting efforts included aerial support with eight Type 1 air tankers and four helicopters, alongside ground crews from Contra Costa County Fire Protection District and Cal Fire.
- The fire is burning in steep, rugged terrain with dry vegetation and hot, windy conditions, complicating containment efforts; no structures or injuries have been reported so far.
