Update: Fire In Sonora Off South Washington Street

Update at 2:25 p.m.: Fire crews have made progress on a fire burning off South Washington Street near Highway 108. Sonora Police report that the fire’s forward spread has been stopped. The fire’s size is estimated at a quarter to a half acre. No structures have been threatened. Police report, “Although forward progression has stopped, evacuation warnings remain in place out of an abundance of caution.” The areas impacted are Symon and Crooked lanes. All aircraft have been called off the scene. A small ground crew will continue to work towards full containment while mopping up for about an hour.  The cause of the blaze is under investigation at this point.

Update at 1:45 p.m.: Local fire crews along with CAL Fire continue to battle a vegetation fire in Sonora off South Washington Street near Highway 108. Sonora Police report that evacuation warnings have been issued for Symons Lane and Crooked Lane. The fire is estimated at a quarter to a half acre in size and is moving at a fast rate of spread. The public is asked to avoid the area as there is plenty of activity in the area.

Original post at 1:22 p.m.: Sonora, CA — Air and ground resources are working on a grass fire near Highway 108 and South Washington Street in Sonora.

The fire is on the 480 block of Symons Lane and moving at a fast rate of spread. There are some structures in the area. CAL Fire reports that neighbors in the area have been notified of possible evacuations. There is plenty of activity in the area and the public is asked to stay away from the area, while motorists are asked to take an alternative route if possible. We’ll have an update as soon as new information comes into the newsroom.