Calaveras County, CA — CAL Fire has determined the cause of yesterday’s vegetation fire in the 12700 block of Milton Road in Calaveras County.
Fire Investigators determined that the seven-acre fire was sparked by a tractor being used in a field. The fire did an estimated $1,400 in damage. The fire started shortly after 3pm and firefighters remained on scene until 6:30pm. CAL Fire resources responded from the Columbia Air Base, Altaville, Valley Springs, San Andreas and Copperopolis. There were also resources assigned from the Calaveras Consolidated Fire District.
Written by BJ Hansen.
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