Pittsburg

Crews Knock Down Brush Fire That Threatened Homes in Pittsburg

Firefighters battle a fire in Pittsburg.
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District

A brush fire that threatened homes in Pittsburg Tuesday afternoon burned three acres before firefighters were able to knock the flames down.

The blaze burned near the 100 block of Chelsea Way, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District said.

No injuries were reported.

Los Medanos Elementary School was temporarily evacuated due to smoke, the fire department said.

Contact Us