Wednesday, December 11, 2024

SUV Catches Fire West of Ukiah, Driver Escapes Safely

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[Stock photo by Matt LaFever]

A small SUV erupted in flames on Orr Springs Road west of Ukiah this afternoon, with initial reports indicating possible explosions from the vehicle fire. A column of smoke was visible from the Ukiah Valley floor.

A firefighter on the scene reported that the vehicle was fully engulfed in flames but, fortunately, the fire did not spread to nearby vegetation.

Initially air and ground resources were deployed but once the Incident Commander got on scene air attack was canceled and ground resources converged on the incident to control the flames.

According to the California Highway Patrol Traffic Incident Information page, the driver successfully exited the vehicle before it ignited.


Please remember that this story is unfolding. Information is being reported as we gather it. However, some of the information coming from witnesses and initial official reports could be wrong. We will do our best to get the facts but, in the case that something is inaccurate, we will update with correct information as soon as we can.


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Matt LaFever
Matt LaFeverhttps://mendofever.com/
For the past seven years, Matt LaFever has covered the North Coast of California in both print and radio news. A Humboldt State graduate, he has lived in the Emerald Triangle for nearly 20 years. His reporting spans local issues like crime and wildfires. When not writing, Matt is an avid outdoorsman, exploring Northern California’s rugged landscapes. Reach out to him at matthewplafever@gmail.com.

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