Little Fire Burns 1,007 Acres Near Pleasanton, Injuring 1 Firefighter and Forcing Evacuations
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Updated · KGO-TV · Jul 22
Little Fire Burns 1,007 Acres Near Pleasanton, Injuring 1 Firefighter and Forcing Evacuations
3 articles · Updated · KGO-TV · Jul 22
Summary
1,007 acres had burned south of Pleasanton by 10 p.m., with the Little Fire 10% contained after triggering evacuation orders in the Ruby Hill area and along Vineyard Avenue.
One firefighter was injured as crews fought the blaze with three air tankers, three helicopters, dozers and hand crews, while wind and limited access to the head of the fire slowed operations.
Pleasanton opened an evacuation center at the Senior Center on Sunol Boulevard, where displaced residents gathered after emergency alerts sent them from their homes.
The fire started before 3 p.m. near Little Valley Road and Hubbard Lane, and Cal Fire said crews were expected to battle it through the night.