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According to a Nov. 2 MOFD press release, the home was unoccupied at the time, but suffered a "total fire loss." Flames from the structure spread to surrounding vegetation, but were contained to approximately a half acre in size, thanks to the joint firefighting efforts. "Due to the limited access, steep slope, limited water supply, and potential for wildfire spread in a high-risk area, a second and third alarm response was called." A total of 65 personnel were on hand to contain the fire.
The Contra Costa County Sherriff's Office issued a precautionary evacuation warning to approximately 65 structures and 104 residents which was later lifted around 2 a.m. Crews remained on scene until 5 a.m. once they had mopped up the destroyed home and surrounding vegetation.
MOFD reported no injuries to residents or responders, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA