Dark gray smoke was seen rising east of Redwood Road in Castro Valley, reportedly near Castro Valley Boulevard, according to several posts circulating on social media.
One Facebook user shared multiple photos appearing to show the scene and wrote, “Structure fire currently taking place on I believe Queen in Castro Valley. I’d avoid Grove. Smells like fireworks.”
Another Facebook user later reported that crews from the Alameda County Fire Department had responded to a confirmed two-alarm structure fire on Queen Street.
The user also urged residents and motorists to steer clear of the area, writing, “Avoid the area if possible.”
