3 homes burned in fire on Bethel Island

BETHEL ISLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- In Contra Costa County three homes burned in a fire on Bethel Island. The blaze broke out just before 6 pm on the 2700 block of Taylor Road.

The fire started in the middle house and spread to the neighboring homes.
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Firefighters say the middle house was empty when it started, but neighbors had to evacuate as the blaze spread. 911 callers reported 20-foot flames and explosions coming from the houses.


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Right after the fire broke out, a power outage hit the neighborhood. PG&E reported 300 customers across Bethel Island are without power and there is no estimated time of restoration.