Kirker Fire in Clayton 50% Contained

Contra Costa Fire Department firefighters responded to a fire in Clayton Sunday afternoon.

The Kirker Fire began burning as a consequence of a vehicle fire at around 1:20 p.m. off Kirker Pass Road and Nortonville Road.

Crews stopped forward progress and the fire has been contained at 50%.

#KirkerFire on Kirker Pass Rd and Nortonville Rd is 50% contained with forward progress stopped. An aggressive response from @ContraCostaFire and CAL FIRE stopped this fire at 35 acres. Firefighters will remain at scene for the next 2-3 hours. pic.twitter.com/9nz3HUSNc6
— CAL FIRE SCU (@calfireSCU) July 4, 2021

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Firefighters are expected to remain on scene for at least three hours.

CAL FIRE Air Attack is at scene and is reporting 20-25 acres, moderate rate of spread with a potential of 50-100 acres.
— CAL FIRE SCU (@calfireSCU) July 4, 2021

#BREAKING #KirkerFire from @ConcordPD_CA Kirker Pass Rd. from Concord into Pittsburg is closed. Traffic is being turned around at Clearbrook. @ContraCostaFire is on the scene of a grass fire. @nbcbayarea pic.twitter.com/4ftX3u1kAb
— John Zuchelli (@tvzuke) July 4, 2021

Officials say the fire has the potential to burn over 50 acres.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.