California’s Corral Fire grows to 14,000 acres with 100-degree temps forecast

TRACY, Cali. – California firefighters face extreme weather conditions as they work to contain the Corral Fire outside of Tracy, which exploded to more than 14,000 acres over the weekend.

According to officials with the CAL FIRE Santa Clara Unit (SCU), the Corral wildfire started on Saturday afternoon near the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Site southwest of the town of Tracy. Throughout the day, dry grass and gusty winds helped the fire rapidly grow to over 10,000 acres. 

Two firefighters were injured while battling the blaze. Both are expected to fully recover. 

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By Monday, the Corral Fire had grown to more than 14,000 acres, and fire crews had contained the blaze to 75%. What sparked the fire is under investigation. 

The Corral Fire current conditions.
(FOX Weather)

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Areas under evacuation in San Joaquin County were downgraded to evacuation warnings on Sunday night. About 200 homes were evacuated over the weekend when evacuation orders were in place. 

“Residents are advised to remain vigilant and be prepared for potential changes,” according to CAL FIRE SCU.

A temporary shelter is set up at the Larch Clover Community Center on West Larch Road, according to the San Joaquin County Office of Emergency Services. For updates on evacuation orders, click here.

According to FOX 2 KTVU, the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory said in a statement that the Corral Fire does not threaten the science and technology facility. 

A view of transmission towers in flames as Corral Fire continue in San Joaquin County, California, United States on June 2, 2024. (Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images)

More than 475 personnel from throughout California are responding to the Corral Fire. 

Winds and dangerous heat fuel extreme fire growth

On Sunday, weather conditions were more favorable for firefighters, allowing crews to make progress improving control lines.

However, beginning Monday, temperatures will heat up. Tracy is forecast to surpass 100 degrees on Tuesday.

The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for millions in California, including San Joaquin County, beginning on Tuesday. 

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Dangerously hot conditions are possible, with temperatures between 95 and 108 degrees and a widespread “major” HeatRisk.

Strong winds starting Monday will also be determinantal to the ongoing firefight. Winds gusting between 20 and 30 mph could fuel more fire growth.