Grass Fire Scorching Acreage On Marchbanks Drive In Walnut Creek Tuesday

Contra Costa County Fire Protection district firefighters are maneuvering to provide structure protection for homes in the area of Marchbanks Drive in Heather Farms Park as a grass fire burns in the area.

Firefighters reported the halt of the forward advance of the fire as well as threat to adjacent buildings at 2:23 p.m.

Walnut Creek police were advising motorists to avoid the area of Ygnacio Valley Road at Marchbanks due to traffic congestion and necessary detours.