Large response to train trestle bridge fire south of Corning Wednesday
by Christopher West
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TEHAMA COUNTY, Calif. —
According to the Cal Fire Tehama-Glenn Unit, multiple fire units responded to a report of a fully involved train trestle bridge fire Wednesday.
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Officials say the Tehama County Fire Department, Corning City Fire Department, Orland Fire Department, Hamilton City Fire Department, and Capay Fire District were there to mitigate the flames.
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The incident occurred on Kirkwood and Capay roads just south of Corning.
There was minimal spread to surrounding vegetation, according to officials. However, a significant amount of the bridge was burned.
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Officials say the fire was knocked down by 7:30 that night.
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On Thursday morning, the fire was fully contained, and all resources were released.
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