Evacuation orders lifted in Vacaville fire, homes and structures spared
VACAVILLE, Calif. - All the evacuation orders associated with a grass fire burning in Vacaville have been lifted, officials with Cal Fire say.
Officials said homes were saved and there were no structures damaged or destroyed from the fire thanks to a quick response and defensible space.
The fire, dubbed the Linda Fire, is at 111 acres and is 30% contained as of Friday evening, Cal Fire said.
The wind-driven fire first broke out around 2:20 p.m. near the 7900 block of Linda Vista Lane. At one point, flames surrounded and threatened several structures.
Officials indicated at one point there was a potential threat to life.
Cal Fire shared video of a resident from the Linda Vista area who said the fire came within 20-feet of his house. He said he was grateful for the firefighters' efforts.
Cal Fire said Vacaville Fire District, Solano County Sheriff's Office, and Fairfield Fire Deparatment all responded to the fire.
Crews remain at the scene and are conducting mop-up operations.
Evacuation warnings were put in place for residents east of John Wayne, Starview, and Clover Lanes and west of Rolling Hill, Acacia, and the dead end of Ruby Lanes.
Residents north of Peaceful Glen Road and south of Timm Ranch were also under evacuation warnings.
SkyFOX flew above the scene and could see active flames as people were fleeing their homes in the area.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
This story is developing. Check back for updates.
Featured
Dino Fire in Santa Clara County grows to 266 acres
The Dino Fire in Santa Clara County has grown to 266 acres and is 65% contained on Wednesday evening, Cal Fire officials say.