Reports of fire at homeless encampment in Salinas
KION is receiving reports of a fire at a homeless camp in Salinas.
A witness said the fire broke out at around 6 p.m. near North Main and W. Lake streets and saw multiple engines arrive to the scene, including about a dozen firefighters.
Tents were reportedly on fire.
The fire covered downtown Salinas in clouds of black that could be seen from nearby homes.
This is a developing story. KION will continue to update this story as more information comes in.