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Update: Evora Fire burns 0.3 acres in Contra Costa County

Updates on California wildfires.
Updates on California wildfires.

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Updated: 4:04 p.m. April 17

First discovered: 2:47 p.m. April 17

Initial location: Contra Costa County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Evora

Evora Fire initially started today at 2:47 p.m. in in Contra Costa County, California.

It has burned 0.3 acres of private land. There is no update on the containment of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published April 17, 2026 at 3:46 PM.

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