Corral Fire forces evacuations; a shelter opens in Tracy

Lina PortmanJune 2, 2024

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California firefighters are battling the fast-moving Corral Fire that broke out Saturday near Site 300 of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and exploded within hours to more than 10,000 acres and threatens homes southwest of Tracy.

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection does not yet know what caused the fire. This is breaking news. Check back for updates.

The San Joaquin County Office of Emergency Services has expanded the evacuation order for residents near the Corral Fire burning southwest of Tracy.

Evacuation orders are in effect for residents who live:

West of the California Aqueduct
South of Corral Hollow Creek
West of Alameda County and south of Stanislaus County

Where to take refuge

A temporary evacuation point is at the Larch Clover Community Center, 11157 W. Larch Road in Tracy.
A large animal shelter is located in the Manteca Unified School District, 2271 W. Louise Ave. in Manteca.

What you need to know about the Corral fire

The Corral Fire was reported at 2:39 p.m. off West Corral Hollow in Alameda and San Joaquin counties.

The fire consumed 11,047 acres near Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Site 300, southwest of Tracy, according to a report from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection around 11:30 p.m. Containment is at 1 p.m. %.

The cause of the fire is unknown and remains under investigation.

How to sign up for emergency alerts

To register for the San Joaquin County Emergency Alert System, residents can go to the San Joaquin County Office of Emergency Services website, sjready.org, to register for the system .

Residents can also view the latest information on evacuation orders and evacuation maps on the website.

Prepare for evacuations in the event of a forest fire

If residents have time before evacuating, Cal Fire suggests the following steps to give their homes the best chance of surviving the wildfire:

Inside the house

Pack your “go bag” or emergency kit and have it ready.
Make sure your wildfire action plan is up to date.
Know your community's emergency plan, evacuation routes and destinations.
Close all windows and doors, but leave them open.
Remove flammable window coverings like blinds and curtains, and close metal shutters.
Eliminate light barriers.
Move anything that burns easily to the middle of rooms, away from windows and doors.
Turn off the gas at the meter and pilot lights.
Leave the lights on so firefighters can see your house in smoke.
Turn off the air conditioning.

Outside the house

Bring in flammable items from outside, such as patio furniture, toys, doormats and trash cans. Alternatively, place them in your swimming pool.
Shut off propane tanks.
Keep grills and other propane barbecue appliances away from the house.
Attach garden hoses to outdoor faucets for firefighters and fill buckets with water to disperse them.
Do not leave sprinklers or water running as this can reduce critical water pressure.
Keep exterior lights on to make your home visible in smoky or dark conditions.
Put your emergency kit in your car.
Park your car in the driveway, facing out, loaded and ready, with all doors and windows closed.
Have a ladder handy to allow firefighters to access the roof.
Seal attic and floor vents with plywood or commercial sealant.
Keep an eye on the fire situation and do not wait for an evacuation order if you feel unsafe.
Check with neighbors to make sure they are ready too.

Reporter Hannah Workman covers news in Stockton and San Joaquin County. She can be reached at [email protected] or on Twitter @byhannahworkman. Support local news, subscribe to The Stockton Record at

Evacuation orders are in effect for residents who live:

Where to take refuge

Lina Portman

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