A brush fire in Hercules early Monday threatened structures and briefly forced evacuations near Interstate 80, according to fire officials.
Hercules fire officials ordered evacuations in the areas of Crab Apple Court, Stone Pine Court, Eucalyptus Knoll, towards I-80, and an immediate evacuation was ordered for a portion of Zonehaven Zone HER-003.
But an all clear was issued shortly thereafter, and fire officials said the blaze was under control.
Fire crews posted video of the blaze inches from the westbound lanes of I-80 through Hercules.
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Officials later said the flames should be under control shortly, but freeway traffic would still be impacted by fire vehicles and equipment.
Crews from the Rodeo-Hercules Fire Department, the Crockett-Carquinez Fire Department and the Contra Costa Fire District responded to the scene.
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It wasn't immediately clear what sparked the fire.
