Grant Fire Burns 500 Acres, Containment Grows

ALAMEDA COUNTY, CA — Fire crews are working to contain seven vegetation fires reported along the Alameda-Contra Costa county line near the Altamont Pass Wednesday afternoon. The fires burned more than 500 acres since they broke out just after 1 p.m., according to CalFire. Fire officials are calling the cluster of blazes the Grant Fire.

Winds in the area are estimated at 30 to 40 mph, according to fire officials. A couple of outbuildings have been destroyed, according to Cal Fire Battalion Chief Jonathan Cox. No one has been injured.

"The wind is really our biggest hazard," Cox said.

Mountain House Road to West Grant Line Road is closed in both directions and will remain closed until at least 5 p.m. Thursday. Drivers are asked to avoid the area.

Cal Fire, Livermore-Pleasanton, Tracy, East Contra Costa and Alameda County fire department crews have all responded.

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