UPDATE: Forward progress has been halted for the FranklinFire in Contra Costa County and evacuation warnings are now lifted.
Firefighters in Contra Costa County are responding to a 100-acre vegetation fire near Rodeo, Cal Fire announced on Monday.Forward progress has been halted for the Franklin Fire which broke out near Rodeo in Contra Costa County on Monday evening.The Contra Costa Sheriff has lifted evacuation warnings for the area and residents can "resume normal activities," according to the sheriff.
The 100-acre blaze accelerated quickly at a "dangerous rate of spread" and had threatened some structures, according to Cal Fire. Mutual aid is being provided by Contra Costa Fire, the Contra Costa Sheriff, and the California Highway Patrol, which are handling road closures and traffic control.
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