KTVU.com News 

Story

Wildfire Near Caldecott Tunnel Fully Contained

Firefighters have fully contained a brush fire that burned approximately 30 acres on the hillside above state Highway 24 at Fish Ranch Road near Orinda Tuesday afternoon, Cal Fire Capt. Tom Walker said.

The blaze was contained shortly before 7 p.m. and crews are expected to remain in the area late into the night to monitor for hotspots, Walker said.

The fire was reported shortly after 3 p.m. on the Contra Costa County side of the Caldecott Tunnel.

California Highway Patrol Officer Kevin Kroncke said windy conditions caused flames to move quickly up the hill on the south side of Highway 24.

The Fish Ranch Road on-ramp and off-ramp for eastbound Highway 24 remained closed as of 7 p.m., but no lane closures on the highway were required, according to the CHP.

Firefighters from the Moraga-Orinda Fire District, Cal Fire, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, East Bay Regional Park District, Alameda County Fire Department and the Oakland Fire Department responded to the blaze.

No injuries were reported and no structures were threatened.

More Headlines

Celebrity Spotlight

From Liam Neeson to Colin Farrell, let's take a look at some celebrities born in Ireland. View Images ››


Something Extra

Gas pumps
Find out how much money you're likely to spend in gasoline on your road trip this Labor Day weekend by using this calculator. Full Story ››


KTVU Channel 2 News At 5

new_ktvu_logo
KTVU Channel 2 News at 5 has more important details of the Bay Area's Major News. Coverage that's straightforward and complete on KTVU Channel 2 News at 5.

Desktop Alert

Desktop Alert

* Breaking News Alerts
* Severe Weather Alerts
* Click here to download!