A downed power line on Shakeridge Road Thursday afternoon started fires on both sides of the road near Manzanita Road. Fire personnel were quickly dispatched, including aircraft and a bulldozer. The fire was quickly contained, and PG&E crews were able to neutralize the downed power line so that fire fighters could completely extinguish the blaze, which burned about 3 acres. Many residents in Sutter Creek were out of power for several hours. CDF is still investigating why the power line went down.
Monday, 18 August 2008 02:55
Downed Line Starts Fire on Shakeridge
A downed power line on Shakeridge Road Thursday afternoon started fires on both sides of the road near Manzanita Road. Fire personnel were quickly dispatched, including aircraft and a bulldozer. The fire was quickly contained, and PG&E crews were able to neutralize the downed power line so that fire fighters could completely extinguish the blaze, which burned about 3 acres. Many residents in Sutter Creek were out of power for several hours. CDF is still investigating why the power line went down.
