Dry grass, gusty winds, and intense heat are exacerbating wildfire conditions southwest of Tracy, California, where the Corral Fire is currently burning. An Excessive Heat Watch is in effect for millions in California from Tuesday through Thursday.
California firefighters are contending with extreme weather as they work to contain the Corral Fire near Tracy. The fire exploded to 14,000 acres over the weekend, leading officials to mandate evacuations for some residents.
CAL FIRE Santa Clara Unit officials reported that the Corral Fire ignited on Saturday afternoon near the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Site, southwest of Tracy. Dry grass and gusty winds caused the fire to quickly spread to over 10,000 acres. Two firefighters have been injured in the process.
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By Sunday, the Corral Fire had expanded to more than 14,000 acres, with fire crews containing 30% of the blaze. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Evacuation orders are in place for areas west of the California Aqueduct, south of Corral Hollow Creek Road to Alameda County, and extending southward to Stanislaus County. A temporary shelter has been established at the Larch Clover Community Center on West Larch Road, according to the San Joaquin County Office of Emergency Services.
Central California experienced warmer weekend temperatures, reaching the lower 80s by Sunday. Improved weather conditions that day allowed firefighters to make progress on control lines. However, starting Monday, temperatures are expected to rise, with Tracy forecasted to exceed 100 degrees on Tuesday.
The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Watch starting Tuesday for millions in California, including San Joaquin County. Dangerously hot conditions are expected, with temperatures ranging from 95 to 108 degrees and a widespread "major" HeatRisk.
Additionally, strong winds beginning Monday, with gusts between 20 and 30 mph, could further fuel the fire and complicate firefighting efforts.
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