Vegetation fire burning in unincorporated Morgan Hill

CBS News Bay Area
CBS News Bay Area

SANTA CLARA COUNTY -- A brush fire is burning in the southern part of Santa Clara County near Morgan Hill Friday afternoon, according to authorities.

Morgan Hill fire
Morgan Hill fire PG&E

The fire is burning in the Coyote area of unincorporated Morgan Hill near Hale Avenue and Live Oak, according to fire officials. KPIX 5 Chief Meteorologist Paul Heggen tweeted that the fire was in same area as a fire earlier this week that was sparked by a generator outside of Morgan Hill. 

The Cal Fire SCU Twitter account posted that the fire was 2-3 acres in size. There were some reports of structures being threatened and possible evacuations.

This is a breaking news story. Additional information will be added as details become available.

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