Marsh Fire Near Clayton 100 Percent Contained
CLAYTON (CBS SF) -- The Marsh Fire, which destroyed one home and three outbuildings while burning 247 acres at the base of Mount Diablo east of Clayton in Contra Costa County, was declared 100 percent contained Saturday afternoon, according to Cal Fire.
All evacuation zones and road closures brought on by the fire, which was first reported July 25, have been lifted.
One firefighter received minor injuries in the blaze.
Cal Fire and the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District were the lead agencies fighting this fire. Other agencies that assisted include the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, East Bay Regional Parks, Moraga Orinda Fire Protection District, San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District, Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office, California Highway Patrol, Contra Costa County Animal Services, Alameda County Fire Department and the Marin County Fire Department.
The fire was located at Marsh Creek Road and Morgan Territory Road, east of Clayton. Mandatory evacuation orders for the area were lifted Friday.
The cause of the fire was under investigation.
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