at 7:51 pm Monday, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District was dispatched to a report of a fence fire in the area of Deer Valley Road and Prewett Ranch in the City of Antioch.
While responding, CONFIRE reported brown smoke and requested a full vegetation fire. Upon arrival, they located several trees on fire in pine trees and brush on Deer Valley Road. It was also determined several structures were threatened and an immediate second alarm was requested.
Units were dispatched to Strawberry Court and Squaw Ct. A short time later, additional units were sent to Rachel Court for immediate structure protection.
Antioch Police Department was also requested to shut down Deer Valley Road in both directions.
8:28 pm Update
forward progress stopped. Mop up for next hour.
8:44 pm Update
Fire was estimated at 1 acre.
