Chualar auto shop catches fire early Christmas morning

Chualar Fire — Monterey County Regional Fire Department

By Max Tarlton

December 25, 2020 11:11 AM

Published December 25, 2020 7:13 AM

CHUALAR, Calif. (KION) - Fire crews are working to contain a fire that broke out at an auto repair shop in Chular. It happened early Friday morning on Grant Street, according to authorities. No injuries have been reported. The cause is unknown at this time.

MCRFD working commercial structure fire in the town of Chualar multiple agencies assisting. pic.twitter.com/RAN73yB5q4
— Mont. Co. Regional Fire (@mcrfd) December 25, 2020

A nearby building also reportedly suffered damage as a result of the fire.

Fire has damaged one auto shop and some damage to another auto repair shop to the north. @PGE4Me and Cal-Am @amwater co. requested. Fire crews will be on scene for a while. #GrantFire
— Mont. Co. Regional Fire (@mcrfd) December 25, 2020

Multiple agencies are on scene, and authorities posted at 6:24 am Friday that full extinguishment is expected in three hours.

MCRFD assisted by Salinas Fire, Gonzales FD, CTF FD, Soledad FD, North County FD, POM Fire, CHP, SO, PG&E and AMR. Making progress on fire containment. All resources will be committed 3 hours pic.twitter.com/xlQEYZY4oM
— Mont. Co. Regional Fire (@mcrfd) December 25, 2020

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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