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Benicia CA, Wildfire

Fire Crews Respond To Wildfire Near Benicia

May 8, 2021 Roger Straw
 NBC Bay Area News, May 8, 2021

Fire officials say the Lopes Fire near Benicia burned a total of 45 acres Saturday morning.

Christie Smith reports. 
Benicia CAWildfires

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