Update at 2:12 pm: CAL Fire reports that the forward spread of the Dawson Fire has thankfully been stopped. The latest size estimate remains 200 acres. Mop-up will continue throughout the afternoon. Travelers will want to avoid the area of J-59 and Old La Grange Road.
Update at 1:47 pm: CAL Fire has revised the size estimate of the Dawson Fire to be 200 acres. It is holding at J-59. The CHP continues to have J-59 closed at Old La Grange Road. The fire is burning in a grassy area. Travelers will need to avoid the location.
Original story posted at 1:39 pm: La Grange, CA — Air and ground resources are fighting a vegetation fire in the area of J-59 and Old La Grange Road in Stanislaus County.
CAL Fire reports that it is 100 acres and burning in grasslands. It ignited in the noon hour. Â Additional resources are responding to the scene. The CHP has closed J-59 near Old La Grange Road.
Travelers will need to avoid the area this afternoon.
