Fire breaks out in Lafayette, evacuations under way

Evacuations have been ordered for the Camino Diablo and Springbrook Road area of Lafayette due to a fire.

The Contra Costa County sheriffs issued the alert shortly after 2 p.m. via the community warning system, which can be accessed for updates here.

Impacted residents are asked to leave now and go toward Springhill Elementary School at 3301 Springhill Road.