Vegetation Fire in Ward Drive and More Ranch Road Area

#WardIncident:Vegetation Fire between Ward Dr-and the Gas Plant. Slow rate of spread, fanned by wind, crowing in the eucalyptus trees, at least one acre. As of now no structures threatened. Active Incident/more resources arriving one suspect detained by SBSO CT 11:40

— Scott Safechuck (@SBCFireInfo) November 3, 2022

#WardIncident:Vegetation Fire Update: Fire has moved Easterly from Ward Dr. to More Ranch Rd. Fire spread is slow, embers cast from wind blown torching trees making perimeter spots fires. SBC, STB, MT0, CRP, making good progress. Cause under investigation. pic.twitter.com/qRLBWlwGrs

— Scott Safechuck (@SBCFireInfo) November 3, 2022

#WardIncident:Vegetation Fire Update: 50% containment 3:07am.Heavy vegetation @ center of the burn/continues to burn/falling trees makes direct attack too dangerous.Perimeter fire activity is low,w/FF’s working through the night for containment. Fresh resources planned/morning. pic.twitter.com/proB9ieWpC

— Scott Safechuck (@SBCFireInfo) November 3, 2022

#WardIncident:Vegetation Fire Update- Approx 65 firefighters continued to work through the morning. Relief crews will arrive shortly. FF’s work among 100’ unstable trees/chainsaws used to cut down & reduce ember showers that expected winds can carry outside the fire line. pic.twitter.com/eaefGQAJMB

— Scott Safechuck (@SBCFireInfo) November 3, 2022

#WardIncident:Vegetation Fire Update- Winds light to moderate, containment now at 75%. Crews will continue working throughout the day. Always call 911, if you see, smell, or suspect fire. pic.twitter.com/OXtWQMcRYm

— Scott Safechuck (@SBCFireInfo) November 3, 2022