Update: Fire Ignites In Don Pedro Area

Update at 5:32 p.m.: CAL Fire reports 20% containment on the Camino Fire. Crews stopped the forward spread around 2:30 p.m., and crews will continue working on full containment into the night. What sparked the blaze is under investigation.

Update at 2:22 p.m.: CAL Fire reports that the forward spread of the Camino Fire has been stopped. They had estimated the size at 200 acres, but now say it is 173 acres in size. The flames broke out around 12:30 p.m. near Camino Don Pedro and Leyenda Way, off J-59/La Grange Road. While several structures were threatened, no evacuation warnings or orders were issued, and no roadways were closed. Crews will continue to work towards full containment and then mop up. What ignited the fire is under investigation.

Update at 1:48 p.m.: CAL Fire reports that the Camino Fire, burning in grass at a “dangerous spread,” has grown to an estimated 200 acres. CAL Fire has called in three additional engines to help battle the blaze. The flames broke out near Camino Don Pedro and Leyenda Way, off J-59/La Grange Road. No evacuation warnings or orders have been issued…

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