Fire along Interstate 580 burns 25 acres near Altamont Pass in Alameda County
Alameda County officials warned of major delays for westbound travel along I-580 Saturday morning
LIVERMORE — Firefighters responded Saturday morning to a 25-acre grass fire that broke out along Interstate 580 near the Altamont Pass, and officials said a series of small fires in the area may have been set intentionally.
Crews from the Alameda County Fire Department started battling the flames around 7 a.m. near Grant Line Road, which burned next to westbound traffic and closed the no. 4 lane, according to tweets from the California Highway Patrol’s Dublin office.
The Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department, Cal Fire and the CHP all responded to several fires that erupted over an 8-mile stretch. The CHP said they were investigating the series of fires as possible arson incidents.
By 9 a.m., Alameda County officials warned of major delays for westbound travel along I-580.
The CHP asked that anyone with information about the fires call (707) 641-8300.
Proceed with caution westbound I-580 on the Altamont. Firefighters are battling a 25 acre fire at Grant Line Rd. The #4 lane is closed. CHP investigating possible arson incidents (several fires) over an 8 mile stretch. If you have information, please call us (707) 641-8300. pic.twitter.com/JH2pziz3q6
— CHP Dublin Area (@CHPDublin) July 22, 2023