At least three of the fires were structure fires, two were vehicle fires, and there were several vegetation fires reported.
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District on Saturday morning reported responding to at least 13 fires since Friday night.
At least three of the fires were structure fires, two were vehicle fires, and there were several vegetation fires reported, according to ConFire.
Four more fires including two vehicles and two homes, all in #Concord. The 4th in a 30 minute span, firefighters arrived to find a fully involved building spreading to trees and grass. Fire was under control in about 15 minutes. No injuries to occupants or firefighters. #BelAirIC pic.twitter.com/tSaTzIvi6b
— Con Fire PIO (@ContraCostaFire) July 4, 2020
Of the fires reported, at least three were known to have been caused by illegal fireworks, according to ConFire officials.
ConFire is urging residents to have a safe and fireworks free Fourth of July.
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