SAN RAMON, Calif. (KGO) -- Smoke rose from a neighborhood in San Ramon Tuesday afternoon. Flames threatened some homes, burning up against the backyards of several but appeared to move away from homes after burning for a while.
Officials encourage residents and those around 3123 Montbretia Way to stay away from the area as firefighters respond.
[Ads /]
Fire crews called immediately for air support and ABC7 News has seen aerial drops of fire retardant.
Officials announced shortly before 5 p.m. that the fire was contained.