Crime & Safety

Firefighters Extinguish Highwood Rubbish Fire

The fire was reported Sunday evening but was quickly extinguished upon the arrival of firefighters. No injuries were reported.

A small rubbish fire was quickly extinguished Sunday evening.

Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire in the side of the house located at 5890 Highwood Road in Castro Valley after 6 p.m. Sunday according to Alameda County Fire Department spokesperson Aisha Knowles.

The fire was extinguished within five minutes of the firefighters' arrival. No injuries were reported.

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