Castro Valley Fire Update Smoke Spreads To Hayward As Alameda County Firefighters Battle Blaze
Hindustan Times
Dark gray smoke was seen rising east of Redwood Road in Castro Valley, reportedly near Castro Valley Boulevard, according to several posts circulating on social media.
According to NBC Bay Area, the blaze was reported shortly before 4:15 p.m. Authorities said the fire posed a threat to neighboring properties, prompting officials to escalate the response and call a three-alarm fire as firefighters battled to prevent the flames from spreading.
The user also urged residents and motorists to steer clear of the area, writing, "Avoid the area if possible."
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