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2-2 Fire Near Copperopolis Surges Past 1,200 Acres, Shuts Highway 4

Lightning from morning storms is suspected to have sparked the blazes.

Overview

  • Cal Fire reports the 2-2 Fire started shortly after 6 a.m. near Highway 4 and Dunton Road west of Copperopolis.
  • Caltrans closed Highway 4 between Escalon Bellota Road in San Joaquin County and Telegraph Road in Calaveras County.
  • A separate 2-3 Fire near O'Byrnes Ferry Road and Copper Cove Court has burned at least 30 acres.
  • Officials say no structures are threatened and no evacuations have been ordered.
  • PG&E reports about 828 customers without power in the Copperopolis area as crews assess the electrical system.