PITTSBURG — Firefighters managed to contain a grass fire that could be seen Tuesday from multiple Central and East Contra Costa towns, authorities said.
The fire began shortly after 5:20 p.m., with reports of flames seen at Golf Club court and road, just south of West Leland Road.
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District firefighters were responding alongside CalFire resources to battle the fire, which was initially estimated at two to three acres before growing to about 10 to 15 acres shortly before 6 p.m.
A second and third alarm were called to ensure protection for a few structures along Orinda Circle.
In social-media posts Tuesday evening, a ConFire spokesman said the fire was contained as of 6:25 p.m. with no current “evacuation orders in effect” and “all structures have been protected though fires have burned into some yards.”
The fire, which burned nearly 19 acres, was believed to have been sparked in a nearby homeless encampment. There were no reports of injuries.
Camera View of the #ClubFire in Contra Costa County. Around 4-5 acres burned so far. #cawx pic.twitter.com/rY5XfDazxx
— NWS Bay Area 🌉 (@NWSBayArea) June 15, 2022
ConFire units responding to 2nd alarm vegetation fire on Golf Club Rd at Leland in Pittsburg. Numerous fire apparatus in the area, use caution when driving near the incident or avoid the area. PIO en route
— Con Fire PIO (@ContraCostaFire) June 15, 2022
We are assisting @ContraCostaFire with a vegetation fire in the vicinity of Golf Club Ct. in Pittsburg reported to be 10 acres in size. #ClubInc pic.twitter.com/0mW0lQ3irv
— CAL FIRE SCU (@calfireSCU) June 15, 2022
Con Fire is on scene 2nd alarm grass fire in vicinity Golf Club Ct & Drive, Pittsburg. Fire is comtained. Currently NO evacuation orders in effect, all structures have been protected though fires have burned into some yards. #clubic pic.twitter.com/eQooWMdIZ5
— Con Fire PIO (@ContraCostaFire) June 15, 2022
Some 75 + fire personnel from Con Fire & Cal Fire have contained blaze in vicinity Golf Club Drive Pittsburgh this afternoon. Fire burned to nearly 19 acres before containment. Extensive mop up will continue. No homes were destroyed and no injuries reported.#clubic pic.twitter.com/Tzvd9Wgdcq
— Con Fire PIO (@ContraCostaFire) June 15, 2022
Con Fire investigation has determined this afternoon’s 3-alarm grass fire in vicinity of Golf Club Dr originated in a homeless encampment. 18+ acres burned & multiple homes were threatened by the blaze that took more than 75 Con Fire & Cal Fire personnel to contain. #clubic pic.twitter.com/ZKUZwMVepw
— Con Fire PIO (@ContraCostaFire) June 15, 2022
Staff writer Harry Harris contributed to this report. Contact George Kelly at 408-859-5180.
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