A fire in the hills above Corralitos destroyed several vehicles and spread into the surrounding brush Friday afternoon, but was quickly contained, CalFire reported.
The fire was reported just after 1 p.m. near 1936 Eureka Canyon Road. The area was described as both a field and a parking, about 100 square feet and was surrounded by a road. It’s about six miles up the hill from the Corralitos fire station.
Ground crews, helicopters and an air tanker were called in but the firefighters on the ground were able to handle the fire, according to emergency radio traffic.
A CalFire official said three or four vehicles were consumed in the blaze. CalFire crews extinguished the fire within 30 minutes, the CalFire official said.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
The area where the small fire sparked has been ravaged by wildfire in recent years, motivating residents to be vigilant about possible fires and proactive about preventative measures, such as creating defensible space around their homes. “Thank you” signs dedicated to firefighters are a permanent fixture in the rural, farming area.
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Born in Watsonville Tony has been in the insurance business since 1981 and with Scurich Insurance since 1983. Tony is married with 3 children, graduated from Watsonville High in 1977 and Santa Clara University in 1981. Past and present community activities include board member of St Francis High School, Pajaro Valley Historical Association, YMCA (board member and youth basketball coach), Boy Scouts of America and, Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce (board chair in 2004).
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A fire in the hills above Corralitos destroyed several vehicles and spread into the surrounding brush Friday afternoon, but was quickly contained, CalFire reported.
Make your home looked “lived in” even when you’re not there
1. Who did I have an accident with? Be sure to get complete information from the other party(ies) involved. This means copying down their address, driver’s license #, date of birth, and ask for their phone number. In addition, obtain their insurance information including, the company, policy #, agent if there is one, the policy begin and expiration date and their phone #.