Tesla Fire in Alameda County Reaches 40% Containment

The update

The Tesla Fire in Alameda County has reached 40% containment. Containment measures how much of a fire’s perimeter is surrounded by control lines or other barriers intended to keep the fire from spreading.

The 40% figure marks the latest reported status of the incident. It does not describe the fire’s cause, size, location within Alameda County, injuries, property damage or evacuation status.

What containment means

A containment percentage is not the same as the percentage of a fire that has been extinguished. A fire can remain active inside a contained area. The figure can also change as crews strengthen control lines or as fire conditions shift.

Next updates

The next reported update may clarify whether containment has increased or changed and may provide additional information about the incident. Residents should follow current instructions from local emergency officials for any evacuation, road or safety guidance.