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Crews simultaneously battle two Concord fires

File image of a Contra Costa County Fire Protection District vehicle.
NBC Bay Area

Crews are simultaneously fighting two fires in Concord, according to the Contra Costa Fire Protection District Wednesday afternoon.

Con Fire said on X, formerly Twitter, at 1:13 p.m. that crews were battling a residential fire in the 1800 block of Elkwood Drive.

Although exactly when crews contained the fire isn't known, the district posted around an hour later that firefighters were ensuring the fire was completely out and helping residents salvage their belongings. It added that the fire was accidental.

Con Fire also posted at 1:34 p.m. that crews were fighting a two structure fire to the south, in the 700 block of Oak Grove.

No other information was immediately available. Con Fire asked people to stay clear of the area while firefighters work.

This is a developing story. Check back for further updates.

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