Fire north of Vacaville threatens structures, firefighters say
Firefighters are responding to a vegetation fire in Solano County near Vacaville on Friday.
The scene is off of Linda Vista Lane, about seven miles north of Vacaville. Several structures are threatened, according to the Vacaville Fire Protection District.
As of 2:45 p.m., firefighters say the fire has grown to about 40 acres.
Cal Fire aircraft have been deployed and are over the incident, firefighters say.
This is a developing story.
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