Crime & Safety

Brusher At Hecker Pass Blamed On Vehicle Fire

There were no reported injuries.

HECKER PASS, CA — A brush fire that broke out northeast of Watsonville Sunday was due to a vehicle fire, according to Cal Fire.

The agency reported the blaze at Hecker Pass via Twitter around 3 p.m. Sunday. When crews arrived, they found a fully involved vehicle fire that had spread into vegetation.

The blaze was reported fully contained by 5 p.m. There were no reported injuries.

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Crews remained on scene for several hours.

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