SAN RAMON, Calif. – A vegetation fire broke out near the base of Mount Diablo on Monday afternoon.
The fire ignited on the eastern side of Mount Diablo, in the Southgate Road area, a remote region where aerial footage showed livestock grazing.
Firefighters from around the East Bay helped with the firefight and the blaze was contained to 6.5 acres, according to the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District.
‘Prepare to evacuate’
What we know:
There did not appear to be an influx of homes nearby, though the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office sent out an alert around 12:38 p.m. informing residents to prepare to evacuate. Authorities later deactivated the alert and gave the “all clear.”
Help from other agencies
What they’re saying:
Firefighters from around the East Bay helped with the firefight and the blaze was contained to 6.5 acres, according to the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District.
The Source: Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office, San Ramon Valley fire
