California’s Corral Fire growth escalates prompting evacuations

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California’s Corral ***** growth escalates prompting evacuations

Extreme heat fueling Corral wildfire in California

Dangerous heat is toasting parts of California, Nevada and Arizona with potential record high temperatures by mid-week. The hot temperatures are fueling wildfire conditions in Tracy, California where more than 12,250 acres have burned and evacuation orders are in place

TRACY, Cali. – California firefighters face extreme weather conditions as they work to contain the Corral ***** outside of Tracy, which exploded to 12,500 acres over the weekend, prompting officials to order mandatory evacuations for some residents. 

According to officials with the CAL ***** Santa Clara Unit, the Corral wildfire started on Saturday afternoon near the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Site southwest of the town of Tracy. Throughout the day, dry grass and gusty winds helped the ***** rapidly grow to over 10,000 acres.

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By Sunday, the Corral ***** had grown to more than 12,500 acres, and ***** crews had contained the blaze to 15%. What sparked the ***** is under investigation. 

Areas west of the California Aqueduct, south of Corral Hollow Creek Road to Alameda County and southward to Stanislaus County are under evacuation orders. A temporary shelter is set up at the Larch Clover Community Center on West Larch Road, according to the San Joaquin County Office of Emergency Services. For updates on evacuation orders,

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, the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory said in a statement that the Corral ***** does not threaten the science and technology facility. 

The Corral ***** line in California on Sunday, June 2, 2024. (CAL ***** SCU)

Winds and dangerous heat fuel extreme ***** growth

Central California’s weekend temperatures were warm, reaching the lower 80s by Sunday. However, beginning Monday, temperatures will continue to heat up. Tracy is forecast to surpass 100 degrees on Tuesday.

Flames from Corral wildfire in California seen from I-580

Video shows the Corral wildfire in Tracy, California as seen from near I-580. The ***** prompted evacuation orders over the weekend after growing to more than 12,250 acres. (Video: KTVU)

The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Watch for millions in California, including San Joaquin County, beginning on Tuesday. 

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Firefighters ****** work to contain the Corral ***** near I-580 in Tracy, California on Saturday, June 1, 2024. 
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Bright orange flames from the Corral ***** can been seen near I-580 in Tracy, California on Saturday, June 1, 2024. 
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Bright orange flames from the Corral ***** can been seen near I-580 in Tracy, California on Saturday, June 1, 2024. 
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Firefighters ****** work to contain the Corral ***** near I-580 in Tracy, California on Saturday, June 1, 2024. 
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Bright orange flames from the Corral ***** can been seen near I-580 in Tracy, California on Saturday, June 1, 2024. 
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A bulldozer drives along the Corral ***** line in California on Sunday, June 2, 2024.
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The Corral ***** line in California on Sunday, June 2, 2024.
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Dangerously hot conditions are possible, with temperatures between 95 and 108 degrees and a widespread “major” HeatRisk.

Strong winds starting Monday will also be determinantal to the ongoing firefight. Winds gusting between 20 and 30 mph could fuel more ***** growth. 

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