Tanker truck flips, bursts into flames in Felton

UPDATE: 11/7/2018 A large tanker truck flipped over and burst into flames in the Santa Cruz Mountains.

According to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened on San Lorenzo Ave, in Felton around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday.

The truck was unoccupied when first responders arrived.

“Crews from Felton Fire, CalFire, and other allied agencies were on scene within minutes and quickly got a hold of the blaze before it was able to spread much through the surrounding Redwood forest,” said the sheriff’s office.

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CHP officials tell KION they are on scene of a water tanker that is engulfed in flames.

Fire officials have just arrived on scene near San Lorenzo and Avila way.

CHP says at this time they do not believe the vehicle was occupied, however are still working the scene.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.