Blaze breaks out in Sunol Wilderness Regional Preserve
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The Creek Fire had consumed 350 acres and was 0% contained as of 8:25 p.m. Friday.
SUNOL — Firefighters on Friday evening were battling a blaze in the Sunol Wilderness Regional Preserve.
The Creek Fire broke out around 3:50 p.m. near Welch Creek and Calaveras roads, according to the Cal Fire Santa Clara Unit.
The preserve was evacuated.
As of 8:25 p.m., the fire had consumed 350 acres and was 0% contained, Cal Fire said
The fire was one of two that spurred evacuation orders and warnings Friday in the East Bay.
The Point Fire started just before 3 p.m. off Evora Road between Bay Point and Concord. As of 6 p.m., the blaze had consumed 200 acres and was 20% contained.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.