Overview
- The fire has consumed roughly 50 acres since igniting Monday afternoon near Vista Grande and Capitola Way in Fairfield’s residential outskirts.
- Evacuation orders for zones FRF-1658, FRF-1694 and FRF-1698 remain in effect, affecting homes on Palmer Circle, Bear Creek Drive and Cherry Valley Circle.
- Cal Fire and the Fairfield Fire Department have deployed four engines, one battalion chief, two hand crews, two dozers, a helicopter, an airtanker and an air tactical aircraft to fight the flames.
- Crews have made no containment progress as of late Monday evening and are working through the night to establish control lines.
- Cal Fire officials say the cause of the Vista Grande Fire is under investigation.