Corral Fire Forces Evacuations in California as Heat Filters Up from Mexico

A wildfire in California exploded in size over the weekend as heat begins to build across the West. Here is what you need to know about this developing situation.

Corral Fire Explodes in San Joaquin County, California

A grass fire that ignited on Saturday afternoon in San Joaquin County, California is continuing to grow in size on Sunday, forcing evacuations and putting residents on edge. Warmer temperatures and strong winds have fueled the rapid growth of the fire and prompted local officials to warn that conditions will continue to remain ripe for more development.

The Corral Fire got its start in Tracy at about 2:30 pm on Saturday. According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL Fire), the fire had grown to over 14,000 acres in size and was only 30% contained as of Sunday afternoon. Investigators are still working to determine the cause of the blaze.

County officials told residents west of the California Aqueduct, to the south of Corral Hollow Creek, west to Alameda County, and south to Stanislaus County to evacuate immediately. The Larch Clover Community Center is serving as a temporary evacuation site for residents that need shelter.