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On July 12, firefighters responded to a fire in La Honda which engulfed a manufactured home, multiple outbuildings and three trailers, according to a Cal Fire social media post. Fire officials call the incident the Coggins Fire and stated that flames did not spread toward nearby wildland and no one was injured.
The fire was reported to have started from a vehicle at approximately 6 a.m. Large amounts of smoke could be seen emitting from the flames. University of California, San Diego’s public safety program ALERTCalifornia captured images of the smoke on its live camera feed from Allens Peak.
Multiple agencies responded to the fire including Cal Fire CZU, La Honda Fire Brigade, San Mateo County Fire, Coastside Fire, Woodside Fire Protection District, Menlo Park Fire District and San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office.
The total cost of damages is still under investigation as well as the cause of the fire, according to CAL FIRE CZU Information Officer Cecile Juliette.
“We have already had a very active summer and it’s still early in the season especially during periods of dry weather and heat,” said Juliette.
She advises residents to sign up for SMC Alerts in San Mateo County, get yard work done early before it gets hot, and to have important paperwork and a few days of essential items packed near the door.
CAL FIRE officials emphasize the importance of discussing evacuation plans with your family and being aware of all evacuation routes from your home. In case of an emergency, residents should have at least half a tank of gas at all times for possible periods of gridlock during evacuation. Signing up for alerts can allow residents to evacuate early and reduce chances of gridlock.
For more information on preparing for wildfire, visit fire.ca.gov/prepare.
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