Fire off of Highway 41 contained at 150 acres
– A fire was reported shortly after 5:30 p.m. along the southbound lanes of Highway 41 north of the Cholame Y Friday, according to Cal Fire.
Highway 41 was closed to traffic at the intersection with Highway 46 at the Cholame Y.
What was dubbed the Cotton Fire burned 150 acres. No structures were destroyed and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains unknown.
Vegetation fire on hwy 41 north of the Y. Ground and air fire units at scene. Fire is now 50 acres with a moderate rate of spread. No structures threatened. #CottonIC pic.twitter.com/Cx7Fv9HgrN
— CAL FIRE SLO (@CALFIRE_SLO) June 29, 2024
Cotton Fire Update: Fire is now 150 acres. State Route 41 closed at State Route 46 at the Cholame Y.#CottonIC
— CAL FIRE SLO (@CALFIRE_SLO) June 29, 2024
