A grass fire burned 105 acres between Pittsburg and Concord on Friday afternoon before firefighters stopped forward progress on the blaze, fire officials said.
The fire, reported at 12:15 p.m. along Kirker Pass Road, was 50 percent contained by 2 p.m., according to the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.
No structures were threatened and no injuries were reported. The blaze was sparked by a malfunctioning vehicle, fire officials said.
The road will be closed in both for the next two hours while mop-up is underway by several agencies that responded to the blaze, including Cal Fire and East Bay Regional Park Fire Department.
photo credit: East Bay Regional Park District Police
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“malfunctioning vehicle” I want to hear this story.
I know most of you know and do this, but inspect and maintain your vehicles. Make sure the fluid levels are not low or empty and carry a fire extinguisher in your car. Also, check that your brake lights work and replace the bulbs if they don’t. I am sure you can find a u tube video to help you if you don’t know How to do any of these things. Should be required before purchasing a car or getting a license to know how to operate the darn thing and keep it going.
I agree, but with everything becoming so expensive maybe maintenance will slide.
Anyone who tows a trailer PLEASE check your trailer safety chain lengths before taking off.
Almost weekly/ bi-weekly I notice people sparking their dragging chains down the road – even company vehicles with drivers who probably tow daily.
Not saying that was the case here but a scenario that very easily could create roadside fires and completely avoidable.
Great post – thank you!
.. hmmm malfunctioning vehicle …. leaves waaaaaay too much out of the report
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