Officials seek help in suspicious Newhall park fires

The Concord Police Department, along with the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Con Fire), are investigating a series of fires at Newhall Park. Since September, nearly one dozen suspicious fires have been reported around the western edge of the park. At this time, investigators believe these fires were intentionally set.

The fires have been set at various times of the day with the majority being in the late night and early morning. The affected areas are the grassy fields to the south of Bel Air Drive and Melody Drive, which are directly adjacent to residential neighborhoods.

We want to assure our community that we are searching for the suspect or suspects responsible and we are looking into all possible leads. We ask that our community be vigilant and alert. If you see anything suspicious or a fire, call 9-1-1.

Con Fire is leading the investigation, with CPD assisting in their efforts.

Con Fire and CPD Investigators request anyone with information regarding these incidents to contact the Fire Protection District “tip line” at (866) 50-ARSON, the Concord Police Department Investigations Division at (925)-603-5834, or the Concord Police Department confidential “tip line” at (925)-603-5836.