Grass fire contained near Carquinez Bridge in Vallejo, fire crews say

VALLEJO, Calif. (KGO) -- Fire crews battled a three-alarm fire near the Carquinez Bridge on Saturday. The Vallejo fire department says it is now fully contained.

The California Highway patrol had issued a sigalert impacting the fourth and fifth lanes in the eastbound direction.

Traffic was backed up for more than a mile into Hercules and Crockett, the California Highway Patrol said Saturday morning.

Drivers were advised to expect delays and use alternate routes.

But by 11:16a.m., all lanes have reopened.

The fire started around 8:40a.m.



This comes as a Red Flag Warning was issued for parts of Northern California including Solano County.

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