Evacuations underway in Manteca due to growing grass fire threatening homes.

Evacuations are underway in Manteca due to a growing grass fire threatening homes in the area of McKinley Avenue and Bronzan Road. The fire began at 2:40 p.m. and has prompted multiple residential buildings to be evacuated, with Lathrop Fire assisting Manteca Fire. The McKinley off-ramp is closed due to zero visibility. The public is urged to avoid the area as the situation remains ongoing.