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Update at 1:35 p.m.: A pickup fire that closed a couple of streets in downtown Sonora has been cleared. Sonora Police had closed Stewart Street, between Theall and Mehun streets, and Shepherd Street and Mehun Street while officers directed traffic around the scene. The fire in the cab of the truck has been extinguished, and all these roadways have reopened to traffic.
Original post at 1:20 p.m.: Sonora, CA — Sonora Police are on the scene of a pickup fire and have currently closed several streets in the downtown area.
These streets are currently closed to traffic: Stewart Street, between Theall and Mehun streets, and Shepherd Street and Mehun Street. Officers are directing travelers, which is getting backed up. There is plenty of activity with emergency vehicles in the area, and no estimated time has been given as to when these roadways will be reopened.
This post was last modified on 05/04/2023 1:35 pm
Written by Tracey Petersen.
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