SANTA CLARA COUNTY – A fire that has been burning in Pacheco Pass since Wednesday evening reached 80% containment Friday morning after charring 20 acres.
The Dino Fire began near Dinosaur Point Road and Highway 152 around 5:10 p.m. Wednesday, according to Cal Fire.
Firefighters had increased the containment as of 6:37 a.m. Friday, according to the Cal Fire incident dashboard. The size was updated to 20 acres due to better mapping after initially being reported as 30 acres, Cal Fire said.
“Terrain and increased temperatures have influenced the day’s progress,” Cal Fire said in an update Friday morning. “However, firefighters have been working diligently throughout the day and have made significant progress in reinforcing containment lines and mopping up.”
The blaze had been at 60% containment Thursday morning after good progress overnight despite difficult terrain, Cal Fire said.
Highway 152 remains open, Cal Fire added, but people who drive nearby are urged to be cautious of the continued presence of firefighters and emergency vehicles.
