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Massive grass fire in Rodeo grows more than 250 acres

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY (KRON)– Cal Fire along with Rodeo-Hercules Fire officials are battling a multi-vegetation fire at a petroleum refinery in Rodeo.

The fire started burning around 2:41 p.m. near Springwood Court and California Street and has grown to 250 acres.


The blazes can be seen from Highway 80 near the Willow Avenue exit.

According to Cal Fire, the progress of the fire has slowed down and is 25% contained.

No injuries have been reported so far.

The cause of the fire is unknown and under investigation.

 

The story is still developing.

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