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Two-Alarm Vegetation Fire in Brentwood Extinguished After Threatening Structures

Persistent dry vegetation coupled with gusty winds has left fire risk high across the Bay Area.

Overview

  • A two-alarm vegetation fire broke out Thursday afternoon on the 100 block of Sunrise Drive in Brentwood, engulfing multiple structures and outbuildings.
  • Fire crews reported the blaze around 1:30 p.m. and fully extinguished it by evening with no injuries reported.
  • Contra Costa County firefighters are conducting extensive mop-up and overhaul operations at the scene.
  • Fire officials have opened an investigation into the blaze’s origin under prevailing dry, windy conditions that keep the region on high alert.
  • The Brentwood incident follows a large vegetation fire in nearby Antioch on Wednesday and coincides with planned public safety power shutoffs by Pacific Gas & Electric.