The horses moved to the back. Reporter Alameda County fire Officials Say two fires started within a mile of each other around 10 00 a. M. The larger fire burned 35 acres and came within feet of a 4 million home currently up for sale. Today the realtor stopped by to see the damage. I am really very relieved. Reporter fire crews were able to save the house and the barn that briefly caught fire. The area that started to catch fire was the shingles. They did have to go back on the roof and peel some shingles back to save the barn. Reporter firefighters braved the intense heat and moderate winds. Both fires were knocked down in less than an hour with help from crews in the sky dropping flame retardant. You could see flames right at the top. Reporter neighbors in the area say todays close call is a frightening reminder that fire season could continue for months. Its been exacerbated by Drought Conditions and the fact that were a little short of water throughout the ranch. Reporter the cause
Auburn will recognize the 2022 recipients of the university’s most prestigious faculty awards for teaching, research and outreach during its 16th annual Faculty Awards ceremony on Nov. 17.