Community Corner
Pinole Brush Fire Threatened Homes
Dramatic aerial footage of the fire showed how quickly it was spreading.

PINOLE, CA — A grass fire in Pinole off Appian Way threatened houses Tuesday night before fire crews were able to contain the fire.
Details were scarce, but the grass fire apparently started shortly before 11 p.m. and quickly burned about a half an acre. Police and fire units responded and could be seen at the location in video shot by Chopper 5.