Highway 12 has reopened after a grass fire caused closure
FAIRFIELD – Highway 12 has now reopened.
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Firefighters are battling a multi-alarm fire in Fairfield on Tuesday.
The scene is along Highway 12, near Beck Avenue.
Fairfield firefighters are working a second alarm grass fire Highway 12 and Beck ave. Highway 12 is closed between Pennsylvania and Beck Avenue in both directions. pic.twitter.com/LJzL8FxiYe
— Fairfield Fire Dept. (@Fairfieldfire) August 2, 2022
Due to the situation, Highway 12 is closed in both directions between Pennsylvania and Beck avenues.
Crews report that they have mostly tamed the flames, but they are still battling hot spots and smoke continues to be a problem in the area.
A PG&E crew is at the scene to assess any fire damage to power infrastructure, authorities say.
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