ANTIOCH,CA—Illegal fireworks are the cause of a blaze that started in eastern Antioch on Saturday afternoon, according to the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.
The two-alarm fire was reported at about 2 p.m. in the 1300 block of Trembath Lane, according to the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District’s social media.
The fire started as a vegetation fire and spread to a nearby home and shed. Damage was limited to a single residence and neighboring small shed; however, Con Fire says 10 homes along the block were threatened.
Firefighters reported the blaze contained at around 3 p.m. and asked people to avoid the area as extensive mopping was ongoing. Con Fire reminds residents that all fireworks are illegal in Contra Costa County.
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