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Little Fire Report - July 25, 2026

Fire Start, Size and Growth

Start Date/Time/Location: The Little Fire ignited around 2:40 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, near Vallecitos and Little Valley Roads (3300 Block of Little Valley Rd) in the Sunol area of Alameda County, south of Pleasanton.
Size and Containment: As of the latest update on July 24, 2026, at 7:50 PM, the fire has burned 1,007 acres and is 90% contained.
Fuels, Growth and Rate of Spread: The fast-moving brush fire started in a remote location with difficult access. Fueled by dry vegetation, it grew rapidly to 950 acres within a few hours of ignition before forward progress was successfully stopped late Tuesday night.
Containment Efforts: Unified Command involves the CAL FIRE Santa Clara Unit, Alameda County Fire Department, and Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department. Fire crews successfully halted the fire's spread overnight on July 21. Current efforts are focused on strengthening control lines, mopping up, and patrolling for hot spots. Crews are expected to remain in the field through the weekend to ensure the fire is fully extinguished.

Emergency Information

Evacuations and Sheltering:
Mandatory Evacuation Orders: All mandatory evacuation orders have been lifted. At the fire's peak, orders affected over 10,800 people and 3,282 structures in zones including ALC-072, PLS-079, PLS-080, PLS-081, PLS-082, and PLS-103 in Sunol and around Ruby Hill in Pleasanton.
Evacuation Warnings: All evacuation warnings and advisories have been lifted. The Alameda County Sheriff's Office of Emergency Services has stated residents can return home and resume regular activity.
Curfew: No curfews are currently in effect.
Evacuation Shelters and Information: A temporary shelter was established at the Pleasanton Senior Center (5353 Sunol Blvd.), but the Emergency Operations Center stood down after evacuation orders were lifted.

Road and Infrastructure Closures:

• There are currently no major road closures in effect. During the evacuations, residents were routed through State Route 84/Vallecitos Road and Happy Valley Road.
• Infrastructure is operating normally as the fire is no longer considered a threat.

For more information, visit:

• CAL FIRE Incident Updates
• Alameda County Sheriff's Office
• Genasys Protect Evacuation Map

Current Impact

Impacts:
Injuries and Fatalities: No civilian injuries or fatalities have been reported. One firefighter received treatment for minor injuries after a CAL FIRE engine rolled over during the response.
Structures Impacted: No structures have been damaged or destroyed. At its peak, the fire threatened 3,282 structures and local powerlines.
School and Business Closures: No ongoing school or business closures are reported.
Notable Impacts: Pleasanton Mayor Jack Balch publicly expressed gratitude that the community avoided structural losses despite the fast-moving nature of the fire.

Safety Concerns:
Power Outages: No widespread power outages are currently reported, though powerlines were initially threatened by the blaze.
Water Safety: No specific water safety concerns have been reported, but residents should monitor local municipal advisories.
Burn Bans: Standard seasonal fire restrictions and burn bans remain in effect for Alameda County due to high summer fire danger.
Air Quality: The Bay Area Air Quality Management District previously issued an air quality advisory for the East Bay due to wildfire smoke. While conditions have improved, residents sensitive to smoke should continue to monitor local air quality levels and stay indoors if smoke settles.

Ongoing Outlook

Containment Projections: The fire is currently 90% contained and the Alameda County Sheriff's Office has declared it is "no longer a threat." Firefighters anticipate remaining on the scene through the weekend to finalize cleanup, strengthen containment lines, and ensure all hot spots are fully extinguished.
Weather and Wind Warnings: There are currently no Red Flag Warnings in effect for the immediate fire area. Weather in the region is expected to be sunny with moderate humidity, which will aid firefighters in their final containment efforts without the immediate threat of high winds.

Cause and the Role of Weather and Climate

Cause: The cause of the Little Fire remains under investigation by CAL FIRE.
Weather and Climate: The fire's initial rapid spread was driven by dry brush and typical hot, dry summer conditions in California. Fast-moving fires are common in the region during this time of year, exacerbated by dry vegetation that serves as highly combustible fuel.

For more information, visit:

• CAL FIRE's Official Website
• Alameda County Fire Department
• Bay Area Air Quality Management District