Crime & Safety

Lightning Sparks Fire At Point Reyes National Seashore

Smoke from the fire impacted West Marin.

No evacuation orders or warnings were issued.
No evacuation orders or warnings were issued. (San Rafael Fire Department)

MARIN COUNTY, CA — Lightning sparked a fire Monday afternoon in Point Reyes National Seashore, fire officials said.

The "4-5 Fire" spread 3 acres and was difficult to access, according to the Marin County Fire Department.

There were no threats to structures, fire officials said. No evacuation orders or warnings were issued.

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Smoke impacted West Marin.

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