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Buildings threatened by Martinez fire
A fire burning in Martinez is threatening structures in the area of Pacheco Boulevard.
MARTINEZ, Calif. - Firefighters managed to successfully protect buildings that were briefly threatened in a residential area of Martinez when a wildfire broke out Thursday afternoon.
The vegetation fire was burning near the 680 freeway and Arthur Boulevard. The fire was first reported at around 4:15 p.m. on social media. Calfire estimated the fire to be at five to 10 acres.
Contra Costa Fire said it was a 3-alarm fire that was "threatening structures in the vicinity of 4105 Pacheco Blvd." However, no evacuations were ordered.
Firefighters asked people to avoid the area.
By 5 p.m. the fire's progress was slowed significantly due to the overwhelming response. A Confire spokesperson said the fire was close to containment. The cause of the fire is unknown. Investigators remain at the scene.