The Contra Costa Fire Protection District says an early morning fire burned 2 acres and involved 20 vehicles in the City of Antioch.
According to the fire district, on April 16 around 2:22 am, they received multiple calls of active smoke and flames coming from between Highway 4 and Oakley Road in the City of Antioch. Engine 81 arrived on scene and confirmed a vegetation fire near the storage facility. The fire extended to multiple vehicles.
The fire burned 2-acres and involved 20 vehicles from the storage facility.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation. No injuries were reported.
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Weed Abatement Deadlines Announced in Contra Costa County
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District reminds the community of its 2025 Weed Abatement Deadlines.
2025 Weed Abatement Deadlines:
- EAST COUNTY, May 12, 2025– Antioch, Bay Point, Bethel Island, Brentwood, Byron, the Township of Discovery Bay, Knightsen, Marsh Creek, Morgan Territory, Oakley, Pittsburg
- CENTRAL COUNTY, June 1, 2025– Clayton, Clyde, Concord, Lafayette, Martinez, Pacheco, Pleasant Hill, Rossmoor, Walnut Creek
- WEST COUNTY, June 1, 2025- East Richmond Heights, El Sobrante, North Richmond, San Pablo, unincorporated Pinole, Tara Hills, Montalvin Manor
Weed Abatement Standards
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District has established Minimum Weed Abatement Standards for all parcels located within Fire District’s jurisdiction. — Minimum Standards bulletin
Weed Abatement Extension Request
Extension request may only be requested when a parcel has been inspected by a Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Fire Inspector and the parcel failed to meet the Fire District’s Minimum Weed Abatement Standards at the final inspection.
All Extension Requests shall be reviewed and may or may not be approved.
To request a weed abatement extension for a parcel, please email – [email protected]
