New Delhi, July 18 -- A wildfire broke out on Friday afternoon near Clayton in California's Contra Costa County, sending a plume of smoke visible from the Mount Diablo area. According to Watch Duty, the blaze started near the intersection of Morgan Territory Road and Marsh Creek Road in Clayton.

The fire is burning roughly 25 miles southwest of the more densely populated Mount Diablo region. According to media reports, many residents in the Mount Diablo area reported seeing smoke from the fire due to strong winds.

At the time of publication, the fire had spread to about 125 acres, with dozens of fire engines responding to the blaze, according to Watch Duty.

According to the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, the fire started...