Hwy. 4 in Martinez reopens

MARTINEZ, CA

One fire, which burned about 2 acres, was reported just after 12:30 p.m. along the highway west of Alhambra Avenue, according to CHP Officer Marc Johnston. That fire prompted the closure of one westbound lane.

A Contra Costa Fire Protection District dispatcher said the blaze was controlled by 1:15 p.m., but that firefighters are still in the area conducting overhaul.

A minor-injury traffic collision was reported on the highway near that fire, said CHP Sgt. John Carman.

Fire crews also put out a small fire near Morello Avenue that started just minutes before the fire near Alhambra Avenue, the dispatcher said.

A Sig-alert was issued for the area at 1:05 p.m. and canceled at 1:55 p.m.

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