Point Fire Threatens Concord, Bay Point

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA—Evacuation orders for the Point Fire, which threatened the cities of Concord and Bay Point, appeared to be downgraded to warnings late Friday.

The fast-moving vegetation fire burning along state Highway 4 had grown to 462 acres and 20 percent contained as of 9:49 p.m. Friday.

The Point Fire initially broke out around 3 p.m. at Evora Road and Nichols Road. By 6:30 p.m., it had grown to 200 acres, according to Cal Fire and Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.

At 8:15 p.m., it was announced that forward progress had stopped. Cal Fire took command, and Con Fire units were expected to remain on the scene assisting throughout the night.

Firefighters continue to implement and improve containment lines.

Con Fire firefighters are still on scene supporting the Point Fire and will remain assisting throughout the night.

Evacuation Orders Downgraded

The Contra Costa Sheriff Community Warning System page indicated all evacuation orders were downgraded to warnings. Residents should remain prepared to evacuate.

"This is a message from the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District. As of 7:30 PM due to a FIRE, residents in BAY POINT and CONCORD NORTH OF HIGHWAY 4 also known as ZONES CCC-E201, CCC-E215, CCC-E216, CCC-E217, CCC-E218 have NOW have all been downgraded to EVACUATION WARNING STATUS. Residents in these zones should PREPARE TO EVACUATE. For information on zones, visit protect.genasys.com This is an EVACUATION WARNING. You should prepare now in case an evacuation is ordered. Gather any important items you could carry with you, including medications, baby supplies, money, important papers, and photos. Locate any pets or animals and be prepared to cage or leash them. If you require additional time to evacuate, you should leave now. You will receive further instructions if an evacuation becomes necessary."

Residents can find the latest evacuation information online at Cwsalerts.com/.

The cause of the fire remained under investigation.