Fireworks are believed the cause of an early morning vegetation fire next to the northbound on-ramp from Sunol Boulevard to I-680.
Michael Miller, battalion chief of the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department, said the fire burned a quarter of an acre before it was extinguished.
Firefighters also responded to a second fire shortly after midnight next to the on-ramp from Bernal Avenue to southbound I-680. That fire covered a grassy area about 50 feet by 50 feet and was quickly extinguished.
Because of extremely dry conditions and the risks that both fires could spread, additional help was provided by Alameda County Fire, Camp Parks Fire, Cal Fire, the California Highway Patrol and the Pleasanton police department.
Miller reminded the public that all fireworks, even those designated "Safe and Sane," are illegal in Pleasanton. Violations are taken very seriously and violators can expect to receive a citation and have their fireworks seized, he said.
Anyone who has fireworks in their possession, can drop then off at Fire Station 1, located at the corner of Bernal and Nevada Street between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or taken to the Pleasanton Police Department at 4833 Bernal Ave.
Comments
Birdland
on Jul 3, 2013 at 4:25 pm
on Jul 3, 2013 at 4:25 pm
Interesting to read this. A few weeks back when Dublin announced the opening of their array of "charity" fireworks vendors, I wrote questioning the continuing charade in Dublin. Every year "legal" fireworks are sold hypocritically alongside banners proclaiming them safe & sane and "Dublin Does Not Tolerate Illegal Fireworks". I noted that they are still illegal in Pleasanton and yes, have restrictions even in Dublin, and Alameda County.
I was hit back with comments on what was my problem with a little fun. If you've ever had to put out a small fire on your roof from a bottle rocket, or on your lawn, you'd know whay I felt that way.
And: "Miller reminded the public that all fireworks, even those designated "Safe and Sane," are illegal in Pleasanton."
Lets put an end to Dublin's little game.
Dublin
on Jul 3, 2013 at 4:48 pm
on Jul 3, 2013 at 4:48 pm
Well, Hmmm you should come to Dublin and visit a firework stand, they don't sell bottle rockets so your roof fire did not start from a firework sold by a Dublin charity organization. My guess is it was started by some Pleasanton resident breaking the law with an illegal device.
If you don't want fireworks from Dublin, don't buy them. In over 30 years I have never seen anyone in Dublin forced to buy fireworks, they appear to do it of free will.
Here is a project for you Hmmm, bike safety in Pleasanton, dogs eating at restaurants on Main Street, why don't you pick something a fix it instead of bitching about fund raising methods you don't happen to like?
Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Jul 5, 2013 at 4:18 pm
on Jul 5, 2013 at 4:18 pm
cholos case is empty. He's got a case full of blues. He is a sad case. And just in case, you're wondering, yes, cholo is retired with lots of time on his hands. A case a beer, a computer and lots of time on his hands, just in case you wanted to know....rest your case, cholo.