Evacuation warning issued as crews battle 4-alarm vegetation fire near Mt. Diablo
By Tara Campbell
Published on July 18, 2026.
An evacuation warning has been issued for residents in Contra Costa County, where crews are battling a 4-alarm vegetation fire near Mt. Diablo State Park. The fire, which is approximately 50 acres, is also known as ZONES: CCC-249 and CCC 250. No structures have been threatened, and no injuries have been reported. The alert was sent from Contra Costa's Community Warning System.
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Evacuation warning issued as crews battle 4-alarm vegetation fire near Mt. Diablo
An evacuation is underway for residents in south-west California due to a 4-alarm vegetation fire, with multiple crews responding.