Cal Fire says Morgan Hill fire is 71 acres, 40% contained
Image courtesy Cal Fire SCU.
MORGAN HILL, Calif. - Fire officials say the Cochrane Fire in Morgan Hill has spread to 71-acres Wednesday evening.
Cal Fire first posted on social media about the incident at northbound Highway 101 and Coyote Creek Golf Drive in the city's northern portion at 5:19 p.m.
Their latest update on the Santa Clara County fire indicated firefighters were making progress and had achieved 40% containment.
"Firefighters are making good progress and continue to build and strengthen control lines," Cal Fire SCU posted on X.
Cal Fire SCU is responding to a 2-acre fire in Morgan Hill. Image courtesy PG&E.
It is not clear how the fire started. Aerial images do not suggest any structures in this grass fire are threatened.
Residents are advised to use caution if traveling through the area.
We will keep you updated on the response to this fire as firefighters work to make progress.