Just before 10:00 am Friday, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District firefighters were dispatched to the area of Sunset Road near Cunha for a vegetation fire.
Upon first reports, the fire was estimated the size of a football field, however, fire crews arrived on scene reporting approximently 1-acre of vegetation on fire. With the fire approaching a fence and nearing a home, a second alarm structure protection group was dispatched. In total, the fire was limited to 10-acres in size.
According to the District:
Today, May 9, Contra Costa Fire responded to multiple phone calls for a field on fire in Brentwood with active flames. Engine 95 confirmed seeing smoke 1/2 mile out from the location while en route. Once on scene, they started additional firefighters for structure protection as the fire was getting closer to nearby homes. Forward progress was stopped in about 55 minutes at approximately 10 acres.
- May 7 – Brentwood Planning Commission Denies Downtown Fire Station
- May 1 – Firefighters Battle 5 Acre Vegetation Fire in Brentwood (Brentwood vegetation fire)
April 15 – 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
Frequently asked questions can be found by selecting the following link: Frequently Asked Questions
If you have questions about the Weed Abatement program, in Contra Costa County Fire Protection District’s jurisdiction, please email the Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Unit at the following email address: [email protected]
