Crime & Safety
No Threat In Pleasant Hill From Nearby Fires
Fire broke out in both Martinez and Lafayette on Sunday.

PLEASANT HILL, CA — The Pleasant Hill Police Department is reassuring residents there is no threat from Sunday's wildfire in Martinez.
The fire burned 50 acres and forced mandatory evacuations. The fire has been put out, and the evacuation order has been lifted.
However, PHPD says that if you see fire or smell smoke, you should call 911 immediately.
Find out what's happening in Pleasant Hillfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Evacuation orders in Martinez Fire on Alhambra Ave has been lifted. No damage to any structures, total 50 acres burned. pic.twitter.com/R0lEtbmg9z
— Con Fire PIO (@ContraCostaFire) October 28, 2019
The evacuation orders have now been lifted for North of Highway 24 in Lafayette.
— Con Fire PIO (@ContraCostaFire) October 28, 2019
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