Vegetation fire burns about 50 acres in Vacaville near Highway 80

A vegetation fire burned in Vacaville Monday afternoon near Interstate Highway 80 and fire crew were approaching full containment.

The fire, dubbed the Cherry Fire, was reported along Cherry Glen Road near Rivera Road, just north of the highway on the city's west side.

Cal Fire said multiple agencies were responding to the fire, and its fire incident website indicated air crews were involved in battling the fire. 

The agency said in a social media post at 1:46 p.m. that the fire had consumed about 20-25 acres and was burning at a moderate rate of speed. As of 2:45 p.m., firefighters reported that forward progress was stopped at 49 acres.

As of about 4:43 p.m., Cal Fire reported the fire was 70% contained.

"Expect to see firefighters remain at scene into the evening to continue strengthening containment lines and mopping up in the interior of the fire," the agency said.

There was no immediate word on the cause of the fire. Earlier Monday, Cal Fire and partner agencies were working at a prescribed burn area nearby, along Nelson Road south of I-80 near Lagoon Valley Road.

It appeared the Cherry Fire was not related to the prescribed burn.

There were no injuries reported and there were no reports of any structures being damaged, Cal Fire said.

• Vacaville
• Grass Fire