Incident Update Creek Fire

Date:
07/31/2024
Time:
7:12 PM

Incident Facts

Name
Creek Fire
Start Date/Time
2024-07-26
Incident Status
Active
Location
Welch Creek Rd and Calaveras Rd in Sunol
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Alameda
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE Santa Clara Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
744
Containment
85%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Access and steep terrain continue to present issues however, firefighters are making good progress in mitigating hazards, and improving and reinforcing containment lines.

Assigned Resources

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Engines
12
Water Tenders
4
Dozers
4
Hand Crews
3
Other
25
Total Personnel
89