Updated 3:25pm: The 12 acre vegetation fire has been contained. Traffic will continue to be impacted this afternoon because PG&E is working to repair the downed power pole and lines.
Updated 3:00pm: Cal Fire reports the vegetation fire is now 12 acres. No homes are considered in danger. Traffic is down to one lane on Highway 12.
Original story posted at 2:50pm: Calaveras County, CA — There is a lot of activity near Highway 12 in Calaveras County, near the Southworth Road intersection.
A vehicle accident has occurred, and it has ignited a roughly two acre vegetation fire. An ambulance has been dispatched. No structures are immediately threatened.
The vehicle hit a power pole and some lines are currently down. The accident is blocking the westbound traffic lane of Highway 12. Travel with caution in the area.
This post was last modified on 06/08/2015 3:26 pm
Written by BJ Hansen.
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