Crime & Safety
Large Belmont Fire Extinguished; Evacuation Orders Lifted
Firefighters remained on scene overnight to address any hotspots. Residents were allowed to return home by 9 p.m. Monday.
BELMONT, CA—Residents were allowed to return home Monday night following a large vegetation fire that threatened homes in San Juan Canyon from East Laurel Creek Road to Cipriani Boulevard.
According to the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department, the fire started at 3:44 p.m. More than a dozen fire engines have been sent to the scene.
The fire was fully contained shortly after 5 p.m., after having burned approximately two acres.
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While about 40 homes were evacuated, no homes were damaged and no injuries were reported. Property damage from the fire was limited to 40 feet of retaining wall and 60 feet of fencing.
Firefighters remained on scene overnight to address any hotspots. Residents who evacuated the area were clear to return home by 9 p.m. Monday, firefighters said.
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The temporary evacuation site at Belmont Senior Center has since closed and all evacuation orders have been lifted.
As of 9pm all evacuation orders are lifted. The 2900 block of Alhambra Dr will remain closed and is the only closure at this time. BPD will have an increased patrol presence through the night https://t.co/BLwvryGl9T
— Belmont Police Dept. (@belmontcapolice) September 22, 2020
Bay City News, Inc. contributed to this report.
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