Willow Fire Near Highway 4 in Contra Costa County Grows to 50 Acres, Zero Percent Contained

Sep 11, 2024, 09:07 PM

Firefighters are responding to a rapidly spreading grass fire near Highway 4 in Contra Costa County. The blaze, named the Willow Fire, began around 1:10 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon near Willow Pass Road and has grown to 50 acres with zero percent containment. Strong winds gusting up to 24 mph are exacerbating the situation. The fire is pushing northeast parallel to Avila Road and has reached dry grass areas north of Concord. CAL FIRE has advised residents to stay updated through official channels as authorities closely monitor the situation.