La Honda Fire Dept puts out Pescadero ag fire

Fire fighters from La Honda, Pescadero and CDF responded to a reported vegetation fire on Water Lane in Pescadero on Sunday about 1pm. The incident was reported from nearly three miles away by a passing motorist on Highway 1.

The fire turned out to be a large burn of excess agricultural products. Fire Fighters and a cooperative property owner decided that the fire had grown too large when stiff winds blew sparks across a road, starting a new fire.

Two fire engines, a CDF fire crew and a water tender were used in the 3 1/2 hours it took to put the fire out. Even in the winter, outdoor fires can still pose a danger when high winds blow.