Cal Fire Crews Knock Down Fire Burning At Calaveras Reservoir
SANTA CLARA COUNTY (CBS SF) -- Fire crews in Santa Clara County were able to contain a fire burning at the Calaveras Reservoir Friday afternoon after it burned ten acres, according to Cal Fire.
The Cal Fire Santa Clara County unit tweeted about the fire at about 1 p.m. It is burning east of Milpitas.
Firefighters are battling a 2 acre fire at Calaveras Reservoir east of Milpitas (Santa Clara County). #CalaverasFire pic.twitter.com/pocD2LbI5X
— CAL FIRE SCU (@calfireSCU) September 20, 2019
Just under an hour later, the Twitter account posted an update saying the fire had been 100 percent contained at about 10 acres.
#CalaverasFire [Update] near Calaveras Reservoir east of Milpitas (Santa Clara County) is 10 acres and 100% contained. Aircraft are being released, ground resources will be at scene for 3-4 hours to complete lines and mop-up. pic.twitter.com/LSWYgH0LRk
— CAL FIRE SCU (@calfireSCU) September 20, 2019
Fire crews remained at the scene to prevent flare ups and maintain containment. All air support has been released.