Crime & Safety

No Threat In Pleasant Hill From Nearby Fires

Fire broke out in both Martinez and Lafayette on Sunday.

Con Fire quickly snuffed both fires.
Con Fire quickly snuffed both fires. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

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.

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