A major vegetation fire burning Wednesday evening in Suisun City has damaged or destroyed eleven homes and prompted evacuations, according to authorities. Firefighters were dispatched at 3:26 p.m. to a fire near the Suisun City Wildlife Center at 1171 Kellogg St., Fire Chief Justin Vincent said.
In 100-degree heat and windy weather the fire quickly grew to four alarms, Vincent said. Four homes were a total loss, while four additional homes sustained heavy exterior and interior damage. Three more homes sustained some fire damage as well as damage from firefighters forcing their way in and pulling hoses into the structure.
Firefighters though were able to save some houses, Vincent said, but other structures such as sheds were destroyed.
Some 200 firefighters were fighting the fire. Contra Costa County firefighters were assisting Suisun City fire department.