Grass fire threatens homes, forces evacuations in Manteca
MANTECA — Evacuations were briefly ordered due to a growing grass fire in Manteca, officials said Monday.
The Manteca Fire said the 10-acre fire originated at around 2:40 p.m. and was in the area of McKinley Avenue and Bronzan Road on the west side of the city.
Around a dozen homes in the area were threatened. Manteca Fire said the evacuations applied to Bronzan Road and officials were helping people and their animals get to safety.
However, just after 4:30 p.m., the Manteca Police Department said homes were no longer threatened by the fire as firefighters had gotten the flames under control.
The McKinley off-ramp there was also closed for some time due to zero visibility caused by the smoke and flames.
On scene of a 10-acre fire that is now under control in #Manteca. Crews are going to be out here well into the night with the heavy smoke and strong winds in the area.
— Esteban Reynoso (@reynosotv) June 18, 2024
12 homes were threatened and 20 fire trucks responded from #Stockton, #Tracy and other areas. @CBSSacramento pic.twitter.com/6aQRXTAxU2
Lathrop Fire had personnel respond to assist Manteca Fire, and additional resources were called to the scene.
The public is advised to avoid the area.