Crime & Safety
2-Alarm Grass Fire Knocked-Down In Walnut Creek
The fire came dramatically close to structures.
WALNUT CREEK, CA — A two-alarm grass fire in Walnut Creek has been knocked-down, according to Con Fire's Public Information Officer. Now, an extensive overhaul is underway to make sure it doesn't smolder and spring back to life.
Take a look at the photo above to see how close the flames came to structures. The photo included the message, "Multiple homes were threatened but thanks to a quick response and good weed abatement all were protected from fire."
And the message concluded with, "Fire danger is extremely high, exercise caution outdoors."
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With a large firefighting presence in place, continue to avoid the area, if possible.
Fire burning at edge of Diablo Hills golf course in #WalnutCreek along Ygnacio Valley Rd. @KTVU pic.twitter.com/lP1SCTb6O1
— Elissa Harrington (@EHarringtonTV) June 25, 2019
Across Ygnacio Valley Blvd/Tampico from mom's Nursing Home in #WalnutCreek and across the street from my friend Carie Yox's dad's old house. At the golf club. Another #Fire @KCBSRadio pic.twitter.com/dbLPsNVPoL
— Will Montes-Pack (@bmpack) June 25, 2019
Con Fire is on scene of a fast-moving, second alarm vegetation fire between Homestead Ave and Crosby Court, Walnut Creek. Please avoid the area and allow emergency vehicles access. #holtonic
— Con Fire PIO (@ContraCostaFire) June 25, 2019
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