A grass fire in Tilden Park, Berkeley, was reported around 1:35 p.m. on August 27, 2024, prompting a swift response from the East Bay Regional Parks Fire Department, Berkeley Fire Department, and Cal Fire. The blaze, which covered three acres, posed no immediate threat to people or structures, and no evacuations were necessary. Meanwhile, a separate grass fire in Sacramento County burned 38 acres but was contained without injuries reported. In Foothill Farms, a vehicle fire was reported on Hillsdale Boulevard, while a vehicle crash on Elkhorn Boulevard resulted in major injuries to at least one person. Emergency crews responded to both incidents, and investigations are ongoing. Authorities continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.