Vehicle suspected of starting fire on Highway 101 in Atascadero
July 15, 2023
By RICHARD BASTAIN
Investigators believe a vehicle, possibly dragging a chain, sparked a fire near the San Anselmo Road overpass on Saturday afternoon.
Crews from the Atascadero Fire Department and Cal Fire battled the grass fire, which was stopped at about 2 acres. Marks are visible in the pavement near the embankment where the fire started.
Shortly after noon, a caller reported the brush, according to Cal Fire. The fire then jumped to the southbound portion of the highway.
A total of 36 firefighters, 10 engines, 1 water tender and four command officers were on scene. Crews remained on for over five hours to fully extinguish the fire.
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