Martinez Vegetation Fire Causing Train Delays

MARTINEZ (CBS SF) -- A vegetation fire in Martinez was delaying trains in the area, authorities said. Friday.

The fire was burning along Carquinez Scenic Dr. near railroad tracks, reportedly coming from a homeless camp in the area.

@ContraCostaFire is fighting a fire along Carquinez Scenic Drive in Martinez. Crockett and Port Costa can expect to see smoke.
— CrockettCarquinezFire (@FireCrockett) June 18, 2021

Homeless camp fire along Union Pacific RR Trackes being knocked down by Martinez Fed. pic.twitter.com/XOwLiAPzQL
— Richard Bischoff (@bisch) June 18, 2021

Amtrak and Capitol Corridor trains between Richmond and Martinez were delayed because of the fire, the agencies announced.

Service Advisory: All trains traveling between Richmond (RIC) and Martinez (MTZ) may experience a delay due to fire department activity in the area. We will update as more information becomes available. #CapitolCorridor
— Capitol Corridor (@CapitolCorridor) June 18, 2021

This is a breaking news update. More information to be added shortly.

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