06/29/2026
6-28-26 • Castro Valley • Multiple Alarm House Fire • At approximately 3:50 PM, Alameda County Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the area of Queen Street in Castro Valley. Upon arrival, crews found a single‑family residence heavily involved in fire, with active exposure threats to the delta‑side property. The fire had extended into the backyard and surrounding vegetation, including several trees. Despite encountering water supply challenges, firefighters initiated an aggressive fire attack to protect exposures, contain the spread.