Moraga-Orinda Fire District
1280 Moraga Way • Moraga, CA 94556
Contact: Lucas Lambert, Deputy Fire Chief
Email: info@mofd.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Release Date: June 12, 2026

Moraga-Orinda, Calif. — At approximately 3:45 a.m. on June 11, 2026, Moraga-Orinda Fire District crews responded to a reported vehicle fire near the eastbound Fish Ranch Road freeway entrance.

Upon arrival, firefighters found a vehicle on fire with flames extending into the adjacent vegetation. The incident occurred during Red Flag weather conditions, creating concern for rapid fire growth and increased risk to the surrounding area.

Due to the elevated fire weather conditions and potential for the fire to spread, a full alarm vegetation fire response was initiated. MOFD crews were assisted by CAL FIRE and Contra Costa County Fire Protection District personnel.

Through an aggressive and coordinated initial attack, firefighters were able to quickly contain the fire and limit the spread to approximately one-half acre of vegetation. No structures were threatened.

The cause of the vehicle fire remains under investigation.

 “This incident is a reminder of how quickly a vehicle fire can extend into nearby vegetation during Red Flag conditions,” said Fire Chief Jeff Isaacs. “The quick actions of our firefighters, along with the support of our regional partners, helped prevent this incident from becoming a larger wildland fire.”

MOFD thanks CAL FIRE and Contra Costa County Fire Protection District for their assistance. This incident highlights the importance of continued regional cooperation and rapid resource deployment during elevated fire weather conditions.

 Photo Caption: MOFD firefighters responded to a vehicle fire that spread into nearby vegetation, creating a fast-moving roadside fire threat. In the image, multiple MOFD emergency vehicles are positioned along the roadway as firefighters work to extinguish both the burning vehicle and the vegetation fire.

Photo Caption: A burned vehicle sits along the roadside after catching fire that spread into nearby vegetation. The image shows the charred remains of the car surrounded by scorched grass and brush, highlighting how quickly a vehicle fire can ignite surrounding fuels.

Photo Caption: In the early morning light, blackened scorched vegetation marks the scene of a car fire that spread into the nearby hillside.

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