At 3:10 pm Saturday, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District responded to a report of a vegetation fire in the 700 block of Rancho La Boca Road in the City of Martinez.
Crews quickly upgraded the fire to a 2-alarm response with smoke showing and several homes and vehicles threatened.
The fire quickly grew to 5-acres and crews mobilized for structure protection and gain control the fire while preventing further spread as this was a wind driven fire. Air support was also requested and water drops began quickly.
By 4:30 pm, Contra Costa County Fire, they said the fire was estimated around 8-acres.
By 5:43 pm, the fire was approximately 10-acres burned with only 3 vehicles destroyed. Preliminary investigation points to a lawnmower having started the fire.
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Contra Costa Fire Announces Return of Expanded Wildfire Responses
CONCORD, CALIF., – Contra Costa County Fire Protection District today announced return to full fire responses for all grass, vegetation, and wildland fires across the district because of the arrival of seasonal fire weather. Full responses include a minimum of five firefighting apparatus and crews. Since November 16, 2022, such responses had been limited to a single engine based on the reduced threat during winter months.
Con Fire also reminds of the now passed June 4 deadline for completion of all weed abatement and urges residents to protect their families, homes and neighbors by doing this important work if not already completed. These are the single most important things owners can do to ensure firefighters have the time and ability to better defend their properties from wildfires. If not already done, now is the time to ensure properties meet or exceed – and continue to meet or exceed throughout seasonal fire danger weather – all weed abatement and defensible space requirements. — Full Story
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