Incident Update Midway Fire

Date:
05/22/2025
Time:
5:08 PM

Incident Facts

Name
Midway Fire
Start Date/Time
2025-05-22
Incident Status
Active
Location
Patterson Pass Road and Midway Road, Altamont
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Alameda
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE Santa Clara Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
262
Containment
50%
Structures Threatened
4
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Forward progress has been stopped. Air and ground resources remain at scene and have been working aggressively to fight this fire. Resources will remain at scene to ensure there is no further spread, mitigate any hazards that may be present, and continue implementing containment lines.

In unified command with Alameda County Fire.

Assigned Resources

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Engines
15
Water Tenders
1
Helicopters
1
Dozers
3
Hand Crews
3
Other
14
Total Personnel
150