On Thursday morning, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District rescued one victim from a smoke filled home in the City of Oakley.
The fire was first reported at approximently 10:15 am in the 400 block of Beaulieu Lane when a neighbor saw smoke coming from the garage and knocked on the door and did not recieve an answer. Upon arrivial, Contra Costa County firefighters confirmed brown smoke coming from the garage and immediately requested a second alarm response due to a possible rescue involving a “special needs” individual inside. A short-time later, fire crews located the person inside the home and took him to safety.
Fire crews made quick work of the fire which was located in the garage, limiting it to the garage area/laundry room. The fire was deemed knocked down and out by 10:33 am. The victim was transpoted by AMR to an area hospital for treatment.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Recent Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Stories:
- May 7, 2025 – Brentwood Planning Commission Denies Downtown Fire Station
- May 1, 2025 – Firefighters Battle 5 Acre Vegetation Fire in Brentwood
- April 15, 2025 – Weed Abatement Deadlines Announced in Contra Costa County: The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District reminds the community of its 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
