https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/08/14/brush-fire-burning-in-contra-costa-county-prompts-evacuation-warnings/ > A structure fire in the foothills of Contra Costa County appears to have sparked a brush fire that initially spread quickly and has grown to roughly 10 acres, prompting evacuation warnings, officials said Saturday evening. > Chief Paige Meyer of the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District said a residence in the area of 6600 Old School Road was “fully involved” with flames when fire crews arrived a little after 6:15 p.m. Saturday evening, and it spread to grasses in the area, prompting a larger firefighter response.