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Three-Alarm Benicia Brush Fire Contained After I-680 Closure

Firefighters achieved containment within an hour; lanes at the I-680/I-780 interchange remain closed for mop-up.

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Overview

  • A two-alarm vegetation fire ignited behind Camel Road around 2:50 p.m., prompting an initial response from the Benicia Fire Department.
  • The blaze spread to the center divide at the Interstate 780/680 split before 3:30 p.m., leading to a three-alarm upgrade.
  • Caltrans closed all lanes of I-680 at Bayshore Road in both directions around 3:35 p.m. to safeguard motorists.
  • Fire crews brought the fire under control by approximately 3:40 p.m. and are conducting mop-up operations on the scene.
  • Traffic restrictions remain in place at the I-680/I-780 interchange as agencies coordinate to secure the area under dry summer conditions.