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Fire crews are battling a large fire at a port in Benicia, authorities said. Wind is driving smoke to be seen for miles. The fire started on the 1200 block of Bayshore Road near the Amports docks, the Benicia Fire Department said. It started just after noon. Two ships were moved away from the area as the fire continues to spread, authorities said. Several agencies, including the Vallejo Fire Department, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District and the Fairfield Fire Department, are helping put out the blaze. Fire boats are also coming in from Oakland and San Francisco to help. “Currently, due to the wind blowing from the west to the east, there is no shelter in place in Benicia city limits. This may change if there is a change in wind direction. If that occurs, notices will be sent via AlertSolano and updates on social media,” the fire department said.No other details were released. It’s unclear what caused the fire.Authorities are asking people to avoid the area. This is a developing story, stay with KCRA 3 for the latest.
SOLANO COUNTY, Calif. —
Fire crews are battling a large fire at a port in Benicia, authorities said. Wind is driving smoke to be seen for miles.
The fire started on the 1200 block of Bayshore Road near the Amports docks, the Benicia Fire Department said. It started just after noon.
Two ships were moved away from the area as the fire continues to spread, authorities said.
Several agencies, including the Vallejo Fire Department, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District and the Fairfield Fire Department, are helping put out the blaze.
Fire boats are also coming in from Oakland and San Francisco to help.
“Currently, due to the wind blowing from the west to the east, there is no shelter in place in Benicia city limits. This may change if there is a change in wind direction. If that occurs, notices will be sent via AlertSolano and updates on social media,” the fire department said.
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No other details were released. It’s unclear what caused the fire.
Authorities are asking people to avoid the area.
This is a developing story, stay with KCRA 3 for the latest.