On Wednesday afternoon, the Contra Costa Fire Protection District and Cal Fire crews responded to a vegetation fire near state Highway 4 that progressed to three alarms.
The fire broke out around 1:35 p.m. and quickly grew to cover 15 acres on a hillside near Willow Pass Road and Avila Road.
Smoke from the blaze was visible from the highway and parts of the city, indicating the fire's significant size and potential danger.
Officials continue to monitor the situation as this developing story unfolds, with no additional information available immediately.
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