Crews battle wind-driven Midway Fire near Tracy

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23-05-2025

The Brief
The Midway Fire broke out around 2:51 p.m. near Altamont Pass.
CHP shutdown both directions of I-580 between Patterson Pass Road and Interstate 205.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
TRACY, Calif. - A wind-driven vegetation fire sparked in a rural part of Alameda County on Thursday afternoon.
What we know
According to Cal Fire SCU, the blaze, dubbed the Midway Fire, broke out around 2:51 p.m. near Patterson Pass and Midway roads, close to Altamont Pass. It was situated between the cities of Livermore and Tracy.
Why you should care
The Midway Fire charred 262 acres. By early Thursday evening, officials with Calfire said it was 75% contained.
The California Highway Patrol shut down both directions of Interstate 580 between Patterson Pass Road and Interstate 205 as fire crews worked to contain the flames. The left lanes opened in both directions at around 6:25 p.m., but drivers were advised to expect delays and to use alternate routes to avoid the area. There was no estimated time to fully reopen the roadway.
What we don't know
The cause remains under investigation. The Alameda County Fire Department, which along with Tracy Fire Department provided aid, said there were preliminary reports that the fire may have started near downed 230 kV transmission lines. According to the fire department, PG&E is on the scene assisting with the investigation.
The Source
Cal Fire SCU