A vegetation fire in the City of Brentwood quickly spread to catch 4 structures on fire according to the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.
According to preliminary information, a vegetation fire broke out in the 100 block of Sunrise Drive near Brentwood Blvd, however, when fire crews arrived on scene, the fire was in a field closer to Lone Tree Way. It was believed to be a large barn or outbuilding on fire.
By 1:58 pm, it was reported at least 2 homes were on fire according to the battalion chief on scene.
By 2:03 pm, it was reported that 4 homes/structures were on fire. Air drops from nearby helicopters were in progress. A second alarm fire response was requested
By 2:25 pm, CONFIRE confirmed they were on scene of a 2 alarm fire in Brentwood. Multiple outbuildings involved.
3:25 pm UPDATE: CONFIE reports that a total of 1 house with heavy damage, 3 sheds with heavy damage, 2 ADUs with heavy damage, 1 home moderate damage and 2 kennels damaged. A total of 6 adults have been displaced, Red Cross has been called to assist.
Photo by Travis Kent
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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