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Con Fire PIO
@ContraCostaFire
Contra Costa Fire is an all-hazards, full-service district with over 670 firefighters & professional staff and 35 fire stations across 582 sq miles.
California, SF East Bay
cccfpd.org
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    Con Fire PIO
    @ContraCostaFire
    Feb 18, 2023
    Slow down and move over when approaching emergency vehicles. Truck 1 was struck by a Tesla while blocking I-680 lanes from a previous accident. Driver pronounced dead on-scene; passenger was extricated & transported to hospital. Four firefighters also transported for evaluation.
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    Con Fire PIO
    @ContraCostaFire
    Oct 5, 2022
    Con Fire took delivery of two electric trucks from @Rivian today, the first green vehicles in our fleet. They will be utilized in our training division and fire prevention bureau. We are committed to preserving life, property and the environment for the communities we serve.
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    Con Fire PIO
    @ContraCostaFire
    Oct 28, 2019
    Over 40 structures protected on a 2 Alarm Fire near Alhambra Ave in Martinez. Currently at 20 acres in open space.
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    Con Fire PIO
    @ContraCostaFire
    Jul 5, 2020
    Between 7 pm & midnight, Con Fire responded to 67 fires, with the peak in the 9 pm hour when crews responded to 30. In all, 10 structure, 27 veg & other exterior fires. 16 fireworks caused. In spite of dozens of structures threatened, not a single home was lost. #confiresafe4th
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    Con Fire PIO
    @ContraCostaFire
    Oct 28, 2019
    Evacuation orders in Martinez Fire on Alhambra Ave has been lifted. No damage to any structures, total 50 acres burned.
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    Con Fire PIO
    @ContraCostaFire
    Oct 27, 2019
    Lafayette Fire, forward progress has stopped.
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    Con Fire PIO
    @ContraCostaFire
    Aug 16, 2020
    Lightning this morning at the ConFire training tower in Concord. We responded to several fires ignited by lightning, pre-positioned crews on-duty last night and additional staffing retained, EOC/DOC activated.
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    Con Fire PIO
    @ContraCostaFire
    Oct 28, 2019
    The evacuation orders have now been lifted for North of Highway 24 in Lafayette.
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    Con Fire PIO
    @ContraCostaFire
    Jul 5, 2021
    Nine exterior & vegetation fires currently burning across District. Unprecedented number of fires has prompted Con Fire to form a third Task Force of 5 apparatus & crews. In 9 & 10 pm hours, Con Fire has responded to 37 grass & exterior fires & 5 structure fires. #confirejuly4
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    Con Fire PIO
    @ContraCostaFire
    Jul 5, 2020
    As a result of the unprecedented demand for fire services, Con Fire is now dispatching only a single fire engine to non-structure fires. We ares currently simultaneously on scene of 14 fires across the District , including 3 structure fires. #confiresafe4th
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    Con Fire PIO
    @ContraCostaFire
    Aug 21, 2020
    Good news for CCC tonight. Deer Fire burning for several days now at least 70% contained & poses no threat to residents of our district. Map below shows CCC portion of larger Lightning Fire complex. Cal Fire is managing these fires. For updates: fire.ca.gov/incidents/.
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    Con Fire PIO
    @ContraCostaFire
    Oct 12, 2020
    Working in coord with crews on the ground, Con Air 1 & EBRPD Eagle 7 this evening dropped water from the air to stop a fire burning in very difficult terrain in the Moraga Hills. Unchecked & with unfavorable weather conditions, the fire could have threatened Moraga & Danville.
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    Con Fire PIO
    @ContraCostaFire
    Jul 10, 2022
    Con Fire units stopped forward progress of Marsh Fire. Firefighters will remain on scene through the night mopping up numerous hot spots. 200 acres burned. No structures damaged. No firefighters injured. #marshic
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    Con Fire PIO
    @ContraCostaFire
    Jul 5, 2020
    Con Fire thanks our firefighters & dispatchers & those from our partners East Bay Regional Parks; San Ramon Valley, East Contra Costa, Moraga-Orinda FPDs; & MOTCO Federal Fire Dept. who worked tirelessly to protect our communities from fireworks-caused fires. #confiresafe4th