BYRON (AP) — Fire officials say crews are battling seven vegetation fires that have spread across 500 acres near the town of Byron.
The wildfires, which are being fueled by strong winds, are burning along Byron Highway near Clifton Court Forebay, a reservoir in the San Joaquin River Delta region.
The East Contra Costa Fire Protection District says in a Facebook post that Alameda County Fire is also helping fight the blazes that started Wednesday afternoon. A Cal Fire helicopter is also assisting with water drops.
Aerial images being broadcast online by KTVU show several large, barn-like structures gutted and smoldering.
Around 3 p.m., Alameda County Fire officials ordered a shelter in place for students and staff at Mountain House School.
Additional details have not been released.
