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Deer Zone fires prompt evacuations near Brentwood in Contra Costa County

The Deer Zone fires in Contra Costa County have grown to a total of 1,161 acres
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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, Calif. — Four fires burning southwest of Brentwood in Contra Costa County have kept in place evacuations orders for people living on Marsh Creek Road and Morgan Territory Road.

Evacuation orders were given for people on Marsh Creek Road between Bragdon Way and Deer Valley Road and for people on Morgan Territory Road south of Marsh Creek Road. As of Monday, they remain in place.

As of the last update from Cal Fire, the Deer Zone fires are four fires covering a total of about 1,161 acres. There is 0% containment.

Officials with the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District said the orders came after a change in fire behavior.

Evacuees from the Marsh Creek and Morgan Territory area fires can go to the Community Center in Brentwood or the Safeway parking lot in Clayton.

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