Incident Update Willow Fire

Date:
09/11/2024
Time:
3:24 PM

Incident Facts

Name
Willow Fire
Start Date/Time
2024-09-11
Incident Status
Active
Location
Willow Pass Road and Avila Road, North of Concord
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Contra Costa
Administration Unit
Unified Command: CAL FIRE Santa Clara Unit & Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
70
Containment
30%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

A significant augmentation of air and ground resources were dispatched to reports of a fire in the grass in the area of Willow Pass Rd and Avila Rd north of Concord. The fire is wind driven with moderate rate of spread. 

 

Forward progress has been stopped.

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
18
Water Tenders
1
Helicopters
2
Dozers
2
Hand Crews
3
Other
6
Total Personnel
80