MARTINEZ — Firefighters managed to contain a three-alarm vegetation fire Thursday and protect vulnerable structures nearby, authorities said.
Firefighters with the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District responded to reports of the blaze shortly after 3:45 p.m. near the 4100 block of Pacheco Boulevard. They arrived aboard at least five engines to find flames spreading within nearby vegetation along a low hillside.
In social-media posts, ConFire said the Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office and Cal Fire were providing air support in battling flames, and Cal Fire estimated the fire size at 5 to 10 acres, based on first arriving units.
Although crews were working resources to protect threatened structures, there were no initial reports of injury or evacuations.
The fire, which investigators pegged as starting at or near a homeless encampment, was contained soon after 6 p.m. at a size of about 17 acres. Mop-up of hot spots and clearing of hoses and other equipment was expected to affect nearby traffic into Thursday evening.
Vegetation fire in Martinez pic.twitter.com/R3fcPfq8L6
— Jose Carlos Fajardo (@jcfphotog) August 4, 2022
Con Fire is on scene a three alarm vegetation fire that is threatening structures in the vicinity of 4105 Pacheco Blvd, Martinez. Please avoid the area to allow firefighters unimpeded access. #pachecoic pic.twitter.com/VqoNj55HYs
— Con Fire PIO (@ContraCostaFire) August 4, 2022
Con Fire is engaged on a three alarm vegetation fire burning off of Pacheco in Martinez with air support from Cal Fire and CCSO. No evacuations at this time. If you feel threatened don’t wait, evacuate. #pachecoic pic.twitter.com/5jgNSwPbby
— Con Fire PIO (@ContraCostaFire) August 4, 2022
Units assisting @ContraCostaFire responding to a vegetation fire in Martinez. #PachecoFire in the area of 4100 Pacheco Blvd. If traveling in the area be careful of fire personnel. pic.twitter.com/jSq8q65SFS
— CAL FIRE SCU (@calfireSCU) August 4, 2022
Progress has been slowed significantly by an overwhelming response on fire burning in Martinez near Pacheco Boulevard. Structure protection has been successful and no evacuations anticipated at this time. Crews continue to put water on fire from the ground and air.#pachecoic pic.twitter.com/Bq8cx6zdmN
— Con Fire PIO (@ContraCostaFire) August 5, 2022
#PachecoFire is approx 5- 10 acres from first arriving units. Firefighter are making an aggressive initial attack with Air & ground resources. @ContraCostaFire pic.twitter.com/9TP6ntTiDt
— CAL FIRE SCU (@calfireSCU) August 5, 2022
Vegetation fire in Martinez. pic.twitter.com/TMWT32CHh5
— Jose Carlos Fajardo (@jcfphotog) August 5, 2022
Pacheco grass fire in Martinez contained at approximately 17 acres. Numerous hot spots require extensive mop up, into evening. Expect delays in area because of hoses on roads. Investigators determined fire began in or near homeless encampment. Investigation continues. #pachecoic pic.twitter.com/44lRCh1ovx
— Con Fire PIO (@ContraCostaFire) August 5, 2022
Contact George Kelly at 408-859-5180.
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