Update: Pass Fire burns 15 acres in Alameda County

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Updated: 12:40 p.m. May 17

First discovered: Less than an hour ago, 12:03 p.m. May 17

Initial location: Near Altamont Pass Road, Altamont, Alameda County, Calif.

Fire unit: Cal Fire Santa Clara Unit

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Pass Fire

Pass Fire initially started today at 12:03 p.m. on Near Altamont Pass Road, Altamont in Alameda County, California.

Since its discovery less than an hour ago, it has burned 15 acres. Currently, there is no information available on the containment of the fire.

See live video from the area:

Https://cameras.alertcalifornia.org/?id=Axis-HighlandPeak2

Source: Cal Fire

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This story was originally published May 17, 2026 at 12:27 PM.