At 3:22 pm Sunday, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District responded to a report of a vegetation fire in unincorporated Brentwood.
According to preliminary reports, there was small vegetation fire starting in the area of Walnut Blvd. and Camino Diablo, originally estimated at 1/8 acre however, it quickly grew to nearly 2-acres when a second alarm response was requested after it jumped the road. With dry and windy conditions, the fire was estimated to have a potential growth of 15 acres. By 4:00 pm, the fire had grown to an estimated 5-acres in size.
However, after addition manpower arrived on scene, the estimated size of the fire quickly grew to 50-acres and forward program was stopped.
No other information was available on the fire, or the cause. The incident is under investigation. CHP also responded to provide traffic control.
Recent CONFIRE Headlines
- May 9 – Firefighters Limit Brentwood Vegetation Fire to 10-Acres
- May 7 – Brentwood Planning Commission Denies Downtown Fire Station
- May 1 – Firefighters Battle 5 Acre Vegetation Fire in Brentwood
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]
