Sonora, CA — A fire ignited early this morning in a building at the CAL Sierra Waste Management Transfer Station at 19309 Industrial Drive.
Firefighters were dispatched to the call at around 6:20 am and it caused some extensive damage. A CAL Sierra Waste Management spokesperson reports that the transfer station (dump) is closed today (Sunday) and it is unclear when it will reopen. An engineer is coming up to take a look at the building and to assess the damage. The structure is near the area where people come and dump trash.
11 engines, three crews and 2 water tenders responded to the fire, according to CAL Fire spokesperson Emily Kilgore. Crews were helped by a sprinkler system that went off in the building.
We will pass along more information when it becomes available as to when the CAL Sierra Transfer Station will reopen.
Written by BJ Hansen.
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