Crime & Safety

Tesla Fire at 2,700 Acres, 85 Percent Contained

The operation crews are mopping up, putting out hot spots and securing the fire's perimeter, according to Cal Fire.

The Tesla Fire east of Livermore is estimated at 2,700 acres and 85 percent containment this morning, according to Cal Fire. The incident was reported at 2:45 p.m. Wednesday in the vicinity of Tesla and Corral Hollow Roads, between Tracy and Livermore in unincorporated Alameda County.

At this point in the operation crews are mopping up, putting out hot spots and securing the fire’s perimeter, according to Cal Fire.

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Control of the incident is transitioning back to local fire crews this morning, and officials hope to have the incident fully contained by Monday. No injuries have been reported, although an abandoned outbuilding was destroyed.

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