Editing Clayton, California (section)

===Fires===

Wildfires have been a common occurrence in recent years as California had a major drought from [[2011–2017 California drought|2011-2017.]]

On September 8, 2013, fire broke out on Mount Diablo. Called the Morgan Fire, it started at the mercury mine area of Morgan Territory Road. The fire grew quickly and threatened homes and livestock. Evacuations were ordered for several areas, including Oak Hill Lane and Curry Canyon. It took over 1000 firefighters and eight aircraft to extinguish it. Full containment was announced on September 14, 2013, having burned {{convert|3100|acres|sqmi+ha|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://cdfdata.fire.ca.gov/incidents/incidents_details_info?incident_id=908 | title=Morgan Fire General Information}}</ref>

On July 25, 2018, a vegetation fire broke out on Marsh Creek Rd near Morgan Territory. One home and 3 out buildings were destroyed. Evacuations were ordered for that evening. By July 28 the fire was 100% contained.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2018/07/25/two-alarm-fire-threatens-homes-along-marsh-creek-road-in-clayton/ | title=Marsh Creek Fire 2018}}</ref>

On August 16, 2020, Lightning strikes caused many fires across the state, one of which was another Morgan Fire which became part of the SCU Lightning Complex fires.