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Corral Fire in California burns 11K acres, forces evacuations

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2 years ago

June 2, 2024

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Corral Fire in California burns 11K acres, forces evacuations

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A wind-driven wildfire in Tracy, California, burned 11,000 acres and forced many residents to evacuate on Saturday.

The Corral Fire was first reported around 2:30 p.m. east of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s Site 300. It reached nearly 11,050 acres, with 13% containment, at 11:30 p.m., California Fire said on its website.

Residents east of Highway 580 between Corral Hollow Road and South Tracy Boulevard were the first to be instructed to leave by the San Joaquin County Office of Emergency Services, according to KTVU and CBS News.

The evacuations were then expanded to people living west of the California Aqueduct, west to Alameda County and south to Stanislaus County, the county office said on social media.

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Two firefighters suffered burn injuries on Saturday. (KTVU)

A temporary evacuation station was established at Larch Clover Community Center.

Two firefighters suffered burn injuries on Saturday, the Alameda County Fire Department said.

Site 300 houses facilities to support the development of explosive materials and hydrodynamic testing and diagnostics, according to the laboratory’s website. The facility assesses the operation of non-nuclear weapon components through hydrodynamic testing and tests new conventional explosives for use as part of the nuclear stockpile.

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A wind-driven wildfire in Tracy, California, burned 11,000 acres and forced many residents to evacuate. (KTVU)

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Winds in the hills west of Tracy were estimated at 20 to 25 mph, with gusting to 43 mph, according to the National Weather Service.

The cause of the fire is unclear.

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Preliminary magnitude 3.3 earthquake strikes near San Ramon, USGS says

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March 2, 2026

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Preliminary magnitude 3.3 earthquake strikes near San Ramon, USGS says

SAN RAMON, Calif. (KGO) — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 3.4 struck near San Ramon at 11:21 p.m. Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

USGS said the tremor was about 8.4 km in depth.

According to the Geological Survey, people typically report feeling earthquakes larger than about magnitude 2.5.

The closer to the surface an earthquake occurs, the more ground shaking and potential damage it will cause.

No injuries have been reported.

This is the latest quake in San Ramon, which has seen multiple strings of tremors in the past several months.

Bay City News contributed to this report.

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More SoCal rallies for and against military action in Iran expected on Sunday and Monday

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13 hours ago

March 1, 2026

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More SoCal rallies for and against military action in Iran expected on Sunday and Monday

LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Worshippers across Los Angeles were met with an increased law enforcement presence on Sunday as police and sheriff’s deputies stepped up patrols outside mosques, synagogues and cultural landmarks following the strikes on Iran.

Local officials said there are no credible threats to Southern California, but the Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department heightened visibility as a precaution to ensure communities stay safe.

More demonstrations tied to the attack on Iran are expected Sunday and Monday. Several protests were held across Southern California on Saturday.

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While Iranian-Americans celebrated in Westwood, protesters gathered in downtown Los Angeles to oppose the Trump administration’s attacks against Iran.

While some groups gathered in downtown Los Angeles to protest the strikes, others assembled in Westwood to celebrate “the fall of the Ayotollah,” according to organizers.

Authorities said they will continue monitoring events as the region prepares for additional gatherings in the days ahead.

This is a developing story. This article will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.

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