Evacuation warning issued as wildfire rages in Antioch
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Evacuation warning issued as wildfire rages in Antioch

ANTIOCH – Authorities on Wednesday night issued an evacuation warning as crews continued to battle a 200-acre wildfire in Antioch.

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The Somersville Fire ignited around 7 p.m. off Somersville Road, according to Cal Fire and the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District. By 9:10 p.m., the blaze had charred 209 acres and was 0% contained.

“Firefighters are aggressively working to contain the fire,” Cal Fire said in an incident update. “The fire is burning in annual grass and brush, allowing firefighters to work quickly to extinguish the fire.”

One person suffered minor injuries in the fire, according to the fire district.

Around 8:50 p.m., the fire district announced an evacuation warning for zone ANT-E007, which encompasses the area north of Grimsby Drive, south of Hamlin Drive, east of Lafayette Drive, and west of Tabora Drive, Silver Creek Circle and James Donlon Boulevard.

Canal Park, located at 3200 Gentrytown Drive in Antioch, is serving as an evacuation point.

There were no immediate reports of damage to structures. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Check back for updates.