BAY POINT – Evacuation orders and warnings were issued Friday afternoon as crews battled a growing brush fire in Bay Point.
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The Point Fire started just before 3 p.m. near Evora and Nichols roads. Within 45 about minutes, it had consumed 125 acres, according to the Cal Fire Santa Clara Unit.
Evacuation orders were issued for zones CCC-E201, CCC-E215 and CCC-E216 in Concord.
“This is an evacuation order,” a Contra Costa County Community Warning System message stated. “Leave immediately. Take only important items you have ready and can carry with you.”
Evacuation warnings were issued for zones CCC-E217 and CCC-E218 in Bay Point.
Rosie Myers, the owner of Oceanview Preschool & Daycare in Bay Point, voiced concern as “dark, gloomy smoke” could be seen rising from the fire around 4:20 p.m. Friday. She said she was preparing to evacuate, and was waiting for orders from county emergency officials to flee.
“It’s pretty scary,” Myers said. “Just to hear that it’s so close. You can definitely smell it. We have our family putting on masks.”
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.