Crime & Safety
Tri-City Firefighters Douse Homeless Encampment Fire: Video
Firefighters in Union City stopped the fire from spreading to other vehicles or buildings. Fremont firefighters also fought the blaze.

UNION CITY, CA — A homeless encampment fire in Union City spread to surrounding vegetation and the parking lot at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, where some vehicles were burned, according to the Alameda County Fire Department.
No injuries were reported, and no buildings were damaged.
The fire was reported shortly before 3 p.m. on Tuesday.
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Firefighters and two fire engines from Fremont joined the battle to keep the fire from spreading further.
The Crowne Plaza is at 32083 Alvarado-Niles Road in Union City.
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