A car fire on Interstate 580 in Castro Valley started a vegetation fire on Sunday evening, resulting in the temporary closure of the far right two lanes heading westbound near Eden Canyon Road. One individual was inside the vehicle when it caught fire but was not injured. By shortly after 6 p.m., Cal Fire confirmed that the vegetation fire had expanded to approximately 15 to 20 acres. CAL FIRE personnel are on site managing the situation and monitoring updates.
A burning car on Interstate 580 in Castro Valley triggered a vegetation fire on Sunday evening, leading to the temporary closure of the far right two lanes.
The fire reached an estimated size of 15 to 20 acres shortly after 6 p.m., according to Cal Fire officials on the scene.
One person was in the vehicle when it ignited, but fortunately, they sustained no injuries from the incident.
California Highway Patrol reported lane blockages for traffic heading westbound near Eden Canyon Road as a result of the fire.
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