22 Jun 2022

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Con Fire) and local law enforcement and fire officials will conduct a media-only event that is designed to share fireworks safety messaging for the public.

This information is of particular importance given current critically high fire danger and the large number of grass and vegetation fires occurring across the County.

Media-only event to share safety measures

The event will take place at the site of last Friday morning’s fireworks-caused grassfire that burned 121 acres

The event will take place at the site of last Friday morning’s fireworks-caused grassfire that burned 121 acres, threatened some 100 homes, and forced the evacuation of 2,200 residents.

Attending media will also observe the value of weed abatement and defensible space creation in last week’s fire, as well as hear public safety tips and messaging.

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Con Fire) and local law enforcement and fire officials will conduct a media-only event that is designed and law enforcement and fire officials will be available for comment immediately following the event. Key details of the event include:

  • When: Wednesday, June 22, 2022, 10:30 a.m.
  • Where: Immediately behind 2247 Daffodil Drive, Pittsburg, California, USA. At top of fire road. Cross Street is Jacqueline Drive.