Crime & Safety

2 Fires in 2 Nights: Thank God No One Was Hurt

Cleanup and sifting through the ashes continues as 21 people, at least, find temporary homes.

People in the greater Rossmoor area might be excused for being jumpy after two evenings in a row of fires that have made 21 people homeless.

They would be even jumpier if there had been injuries, but thus far none have been reported.

Knock on dry wood.

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It reminds us there was in Concord earlier in the week to pay tribute to Contra Costa County firefighters who have fallen in the line of duty.


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