Evacuation orders and warnings were issued on Friday afternoon as firefighters battled a rapidly spreading brush fire between Bay Point and Concord in US’ California.
The Point Fire, reported shortly before 3 pm near Evora Road and Willow Pass Road, has already scorched approximately 150 acres and is 0% contained, according to the Mercury News. The Contra Costa Fire Protection District has issued mandatory evacuations for parts of Concord and Bay Point, with a specific focus on zones CCC-E201, CCC-E215, and CCC-E216.
Jacob Ford, a Bay Point resident, was working in Livermore when he heard about the blaze. “It’s insane,” Ford said. “It’s pretty nerve-wracking. There’s nothing really I can do but let the firefighters do their job,” said Ford as quoted by ABC news.
Rosie Myers, owner of Oceanview Preschool & Daycare in Bay Point, expressed concern as “dark, gloomy smoke” could be seen rising from the fire. “It’s pretty scary,” Myers was quoted as saying. “Just to hear that it’s so close. You can definitely smell it. We have our family putting on masks.”
The fire, burning near Evora Road, north of Highway 4, prompted Contra Costa Fire to set up structure protection at 31 Kelsey Court in Bay Point. Flames were seen dangerously close to homes, with several houses covered in retardant.

As of 4 pm, an evacuation warning was issued for parts of Concord and Bay Point, particularly for zones CCC-E217 and CCC-E218. The alert advised residents to prepare to evacuate by gathering important items, medications, and locating pets.
“Due to a fire, residents in Bay Point north of Highway 4 in zones CCC-E217 and CCC-E218 should prepare to evacuate. This is an evacuation warning. No evacuation has been ordered at this time, but it is possible one may become necessary. You should prepare now in case an evacuation is ordered. Gather any important items you can carry with you, including medications, baby supplies, money, important papers, and photos. Locate any pets or animals and be prepared to cage or leash them. If you require additional time to evacuate, you should leave now. You will receive further instructions if an evacuation becomes necessary,” stated the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.