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Edgewood/280 Fire Near Woodside Slows on Northbound Flank as I-280 Closes

Responders concentrate on roughly five acres burning on the south side.

Overview

  • CAL FIRE’s San Mateo–Santa Cruz Unit mobilized at least 15 engines, two water tenders, multiple fixed‑wing aircraft, one helicopter, a hand crew and a dozer.
  • San Mateo County reported forward progress stopped on the northbound side of I-280, with crews still actively attacking the southbound side.
  • Watch Duty estimated the fire at about five acres on the south side and noted a request for an additional helicopter.
  • I-280 closures include northbound lanes at Woodside Road and southbound lanes at Edgewood Road, with traffic diverted to local roads and US‑101.
  • Officials posted video showing smoke and aerial firefighting operations, and no reopening time had been provided.