[UPDATE 2:27 p.m.] Pickup on Fire Near College of the Redwoods Exit From 101
The fire spread to the vegetation but firefighters got on scene and are squelching the flames.
Southbound traffic is being diverted to the number 1 lane next to the yellow line.
UPDATE 2:25 p.m.: The fire is now out and firefighters are mopping up.
According to Andy Helzer, Assistant Fire Chief in Loleta, the pickup was fully involved when his engine and one from Fortuna arrived. The crews ran two lines to stop flames from spreading into the vegetation and to handle the burning vehicle.
UPDATE 2:27 p.m.: Video from Kim and Jasen Peterson showing the beginning of the fire.
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Funny lower video shows truck with canopy, but photos have no canopy. Lol
The canopy was probably fiberglass and melted in to bed of truck