Crime & Safety

Franklin Fire Contained In Contra Costa County

Evacuation warnings were briefly in place for the blaze that charred 100 acres.

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The Franklin Fire, which burned near Franklin Canyon Road and state Highway 4, was 75 percent contained by 8 p.m. Monday and no structures were harmed, Cal Fire said.
The Franklin Fire, which burned near Franklin Canyon Road and state Highway 4, was 75 percent contained by 8 p.m. Monday and no structures were harmed, Cal Fire said. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA — Forward progress was quickly halted on a wildfire that broke out early Monday evening near Rodeo in Contra Costa County, charring 100 acres.

The Franklin Fire, which burned near Franklin Canyon Road and state Highway 4, was 75 percent contained by 8 p.m. Monday and no structures were harmed, Cal Fire said. Nor were any injuries reported.

The Contra Costa Sheriff's Office briefly had evacuation warnings in place for the area.

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The 100-acre blaze accelerated quickly at a "dangerous rate of spread" and threatened some structures, according to Cal Fire.

Mutual aid was provided by Contra Costa Fire, the Contra Costa Office of the Sheriff, and the California Highway Patrol.

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Bay City News Service contributed to this report.

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