A column of smoke over the hills above Brisbane sent fire crews into action this afternoon, after local observers and a CAL FIRE alert flagged a blaze over the Bayshore area. Neighbors reported spotting the plume while firefighters moved in to track down and assess the scene.
CAL FIRE’s post and the live feed
CAL FIRE's CZU unit flagged the incident on X, pointing followers to a live ALERTCalifornia camera so the public could watch the smoke column while crews checked things out. According to CAL FIRE CZU, the alert went out today and included a direct camera link for extra situational awareness.
Firefighters are responding to a fire in Brisbane. You can watch the smoke live via @ALERTCalifornia at this link: https://t.co/CDbG8ly7g2@sanmateoco #CaWx pic.twitter.com/1MNi5Q63de
— CAL FIRE CZU (@CALFIRECZU) March 26, 2026
Where the camera is and what viewers see
The camera CAL FIRE referenced is part of the ALERTCalifornia network of pan‑tilt‑zoom wildfire cameras that provide near‑real‑time views for both responders and the public. ALERTCalifornia's homepage outlines the system’s role in early detection and its public live feeds, and the stream linked by CAL FIRE showed a defined smoke column over the Bayshore area as crews arrived.
Local response and safety steps
Brisbane is served locally by the North County Fire Authority, which coordinates peninsula responses with CAL FIRE on incidents in the area. For organization details, see North County Fire Authority. Residents are encouraged to monitor local notices and sign up for county alerts; the City of Brisbane's emergency pages connect to SMC Alert and zone information for any advisories or evacuations that might be issued.
Smoke can pose health risks even from relatively small fires, so people with asthma, heart or lung disease, older adults, and children should limit outdoor activity and follow basic protective steps. The EPA's AirNow Fire and Smoke Map provides near‑real‑time AQI readings and guidance on actions such as creating a clean‑air room and using HEPA filtration. Check AirNow for current conditions in your neighborhood.
