Grass Fire Burning East of Livermore Grows to 2,500 Acres, 5 Percent Contained

Update at 8:55 p.m. by Bay City News:

A fast-moving grass fire burning east of Livermore has quickly grown to 2,500 acres this evening, according to Cal Fire, and firefighters have it 5 percent contained.

Reports of the fire came in at 2:45 p.m. off Tesla Road near Corral Hollow Road between Tracy and Livermore, Cal Fire officials said. Shortly after 4 p.m. the fire covered about 100 acres, and shortly before 5 p.m. it had spread to about 200 acres, according to Cal Fire.

At 5:20 p.m. the fire had been reported at 500 acres but by 6:20 p.m., it had already doubled in size to 1,000 acres. As of 7:37 p.m. the fire had grown to 1,500 acres, Cal Fire said, but by 8:25 p.m. the fire had reached 2,500 acres. Cal Fire spokeswoman Pam Temmermand said the fire has been growing steadily since it was first reported this afternoon.

“If the wind dies down, maybe things will slow down a bit,” Temmermand said. “But I know they’re getting gusts of 12 to 13 (mph), so we’ll see.” The Carnegie Motocross Park at 18600 Corral Hollow Road was evacuated, according to Cal Fire.

No injuries have been reported, but Cal Fire officials said one structure has been lost so far. Details about the kind of structure involved were not immediately available. Fire crews plan to remain on scene through the night and into tomorrow, according to Temmermand.

Update at 7:49 p.m.:

The Tesla Fire, which has been burning since 2:45 p.m., has now consumed 1,000 acres, according to the Cal Fire Twitter feed. Smoke from the fire can be seen all over Tri-Valley. Residents are reporting the arrival of firefighting aircraft.

Update at 6:15 p.m.:

A grass fire burning east of Livermore has quickly grown to 500 acres this evening, according to Cal Fire. Reports of the fire came in at 2:45 p.m. off Tesla Road near Corral Hollow Road between Tracy and Livermore, Cal Fire officials said.

Shortly after 4 p.m. the fire covered about 100 acres, and shortly before 5 p.m. it had spread to about 200 acres, according to Cal Fire.

By shortly before 6 p.m., it had already grown to 500 acres. The Carnegie Motocross Park at 18600 Corral Hollow Road is being evacuated, according to Cal Fire.

Original story:

A grass fire burning east of Livermore has grown to 200 acres this afternoon, according to Cal Fire. Reports of the fire came in at 2:45 p.m. off Tesla Road near Corral Hollow Road between Tracy and Livermore, Cal Fire officials said.

Shortly after 4 p.m. the fire covered about 100 acres, and shortly before 5 p.m. it had spread to about 200 acres, according to Cal Fire.

No structures have been damaged or threatened, Cal Fire fire prevention specialist Pam Temmermand said as of about 4 pm. The fire is burning on both sides of Tesla Road, Temmermand said.

This is a developing story. Refresh the page for updates.

By Bay City News

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