The fire occurred at 901 Bailey Road near the border of Bay Point, just south of a landfill in the area, the Contra Costa Fire Protection District said on social media early Friday.
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Crews have contained the blaze with no structures affected, according to fire officials, who added that the fire is wind-driven.
They say the fire started due to a vehicle fire just before 2 a.m. and grew into vegetation, burning 50 acres.
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The portion of Bailey Rd between Bay Point and Concord is shut down in both directions. Motorists are advised to avoid the area.