Little Fire Expands to 700 Acres Near Pleasanton
A wildfire known as the Little Fire broke out south of Pleasanton near Little Valley Road and Hubbard Lane, and quickly grew from about 50 acres to 150 acres by mid-afternoon, with later updates indicating growth up to 700 acres as containment efforts continued. Evacuation orders were issued for multiple zones, including ALC-072, PLS-080, PLS-081, and PLS-103, with additional warnings for other zones as authorities moved residents to safety. Fire crews from the Alameda County Fire Department and Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department responded, with Cal Fire now classifying it as a local-agency fire and containment still reported as zero in several updates. The incident occurred under hot, dry conditions with a heat advisory in effect, though forecasts suggested firefighting conditions could improve later in the day. Officials urged residents to monitor evacuation maps and alert systems and to follow orders promptly. No injuries or structural damage were reported in the latest updates, though the situation remained fluid as containment efforts continued.
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“Evacuations ordered as crews work to contain 150-acre grass fire burning south of Pleasanton”KGO - ABC7 News · Jul 21, 2026
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“Evacuation orders issued near Pleasanton after fire jumps to 700 acres in Alameda County”KSBW - Monterey News · Jul 21, 2026