ALAMEDA COUNTY – An investigation is underway to determine if the Midway Fire started near downed power lines before burning more than 250 acres between Tracy and Livermore and shutting down Interstate 580 on Thursday afternoon, officials said.
The Midway Fire broke out at 2:51 p.m. near Patterson Pass Road and Midway Road in Alameda County south of the Altamont Pass, according to Cal Fire.
Cal Fire said the fire burned 262 acres before crews were able to stop the forward spread. Crews reported the fire was burning at a moderate rate of spread. Containment is up to 75%…