Update at 5:25 p.m.: Fire crews have knocked down a structure fire in Soulsbyville, south of Highway 108 in Tuolumne County. CAL Fire spokesperson Emily Kilgore tells Central Sierra Broadcasting that the structure was a storage shop or metal garage in the 19600 block of Soulsbyville Road near Draper Mine Road, which was blocked to traffic while firefighters battled the blaze around 3:30 p.m. The roadway has since reopened to traffic.
All homes near a large propane tank that were evacuated were allowed to return home. All occupants inside the shop escaped unharmed. Kilgore reports that fire crews will remain on the property for the next four to six hours, conducting salvage. What ignited the blaze is under investigation.
Original post at 3:52 p.m.: Soulsbyville, CA—Firefighters are battling a structure fire in the Soulsbyville area of Tuolumne County, south of Highway 108.
The flames broke out just after 3:30 p.m. in the 19600 block of Soulsbyville Road near Draper Mine Road, and a large black plume of smoke can be seen in the image box photo. CAL Fire reports that all occupants escaped the burning home and that no injuries have been reported. However, there are concerns about a large propane tank as flames approach it, so neighbors near it have been evacuated from their homes.
Additionally, Tuolumne County Sheriff’s officials report that deputies and CHP officers have Soulsbyville Road blocked at Draper Mine Road, with the roadway closed to traffic to allow fire personnel and equipment to work in the area. We’ll have an update as soon as new information comes into the news center.
