The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District firefighters were busy Thursday afternoon having battled three major fires.
Here is a rundown of today’s vegetation fires which are still under investigation and no injuries were reported:
Concord, CA fire
2:56 pm – 4900 block Concord Blvd, Concord
This fire shot a huge cloud of smoke in the air that was picked up on the Mt. Diablo camera with crews responding and making a quick fire attack within the City of Concord. Its estimate the fire was anyone between 1-acre to 3-acres in size. Crews did have access issues due to hose lengths and vehicle available to hit the terrain. At least one home was evacuated as a precaution. No other details have been released
3:49 pm – 1600 block Slatten Ranch Rd, Antioch
This fire started along the train tracks near the eBART at approximately 1/8 of an acre when the first crew arrived on scene, but due to afternoon wind is spread to a 2-alarm response and ultimately hit 20-acres within the City of Antioch. A sheriff helicopter was on scene providing water drops while crew 12 was on scene working the vegetation. The fire was contained, however, crews were dealing with not only vegetation, but homeless in the area, out buildings, equipment, PVC pipes and other miscellaneous items that burned. Note — live video/video on our Facebook & Instagram pages
4:33 pm – 1 Marina Plaza, Antioch CA
This fire began as a smoke investigation but quickly was determined to be a working vegetation fire with fire located in the Marsh Area behind the Marina. The fire moved to a 2-alarm response with structure protection and included water drops from the sheriffs office — this helicopter was pulled from the Slatten Ranch incident above. The fire was limited to 5-acres.
With multiple vegetation fires occurring this week, please consider attending an upcoming townhall.
CONFIRE Hosts Pre-Season Wildfire Preparedness Town Hall Meetings
Please join Contra Costa County Fire for multiple fire safety Town Halls focusing on the unique concerns of Contra Costa County residents.
These in-person events, hosted by Contra Costa Fire, will feature fire service leaders giving a presentation on, “How You Can Be Wildfire Ready!” In addition to allowing ample time for your questions, we’ll address protecting your home, family, and neighbors from wildfire danger.
Tuesday, May 7: 500 St. Mary’s Rd, Lafayette @ 7 pmWednesday, May 8: 4005 Port Chicago Hwy, Concord @ 7 pmSaturday, May 11: 3700 Pinole Valley Rd, Pinole 10 am- Wednesday, May 29: 193 Griffith Ln, Brentwood @ 7 pm
- Thursday, May 30: 1025 Escobar St, Martinez @ 7 pm
Some of the topics covered:
- Preventing: It takes a community approach to prevent wildfires; learn how you can make a difference.
- Planning: Planning for evacuation, signing up for Community Warning System alerts, using the new Zonehaven digital evacuation tool, and steps to take during and after a fire emergency.
- Preparing: Learn about weed abatement deadlines, creating defensible space around your home, and the importance of having an emergency Go Bag ready.
- Responding: Learn about our public safety resources that will be responding to wildfires within Contra Costa County.
Previous Fires
March 8, 2024 – Contra Costa Fire Battling 3-Alarm Vegetation Fire