Firefighters battle blaze at Pleasant Hill condo complex

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Firefighters battled a blaze at a condo complex in Pleasant Hill, California on Monday evening. The fire was reported around 6:11 PM, with smoke and flames coming from the upper floor and front door of the building. No one was inside at the time and there were no injuries reported, though the fire may have extended to a second unit.

Why it matters

Residential fires can cause significant damage and displacement, highlighting the importance of fire safety and emergency response in local communities. This incident in Pleasant Hill raises questions about the potential causes and impacts of the blaze.

The details

According to Ted Leach, the on-call public information officer for the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, firefighters responded to reports of smoke and flames coming from the upper floor and front door of the condo building on Ridgeview Drive. There were also reports of an explosion, though the source was unknown. Firefighters worked to knock down the fire, and called for a board up team around 6:26 PM, typically done after a fire is under control.

• Firefighters responded to the fire on Ridgeview Drive at 6:11 PM on Monday, March 31, 2026.
• Firefighters called for a board up team at 6:26 PM.