Multiple Agencies Battle Fire Near Railroad Bridge In Lathrop
LATHROP (CBS13) – Firefighters from multiple agencies are battling a fire near the Mossdale Bridge in Lathrop.
Crews were called to the scene just before 9 a.m. The Lathrop-Manteca Fire District says a grass fire spread to a train trestle near the Mossdale boat launch.
Crews from Manteca and Tracy are helping in the firefight.
Grass Fire and now a train trestle on fire near the mossdale boat launch
— Lathrop Manteca Fire (@lathropmanteca) May 24, 2016
LMFD is working jointly with numerous agencies including Manteca Fire, Tracy Fire, and water tenders from numerous county agencies
— Lathrop Manteca Fire (@lathropmanteca) May 24, 2016
Union Pacific brought in water tanks to help with the firefight.
Crews managed to knock down the flames by just after 11:30 a.m. Firefighters are still out dealing with hot spots and "hot trees" that they are concerned about.