Incident Update Creek Fire

Date:
07/29/2024
Time:
4:48 PM

Incident Facts

Name
Creek Fire
Start Date/Time
2024-07-26
Incident Status
Active
Location
Welch Creek Rd and Calaveras Rd in Sunol
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Alameda
Administration Unit
Unified Command: CAL FIRE Santa Clara Unit and Alameda County Fire Department
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
744
Containment
35%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Road closures and evacuations remain in place.

Good progress was made overnight aided by favorable weather conditions. Firefighters continue to actively work to mitigate hazards, and implement and improve containment lines.

In unified command with East Bay Regional Park District and Alameda County Fire. 

Assigned Resources

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Engines
20
Water Tenders
12
Dozers
11
Hand Crews
9
Other
50
Total Personnel
312