Car crashes into fence in South Bay, possibly sparking multi-acre fire: sheriff

(KRON) — A car crashed into a fence and then struck a large rock Thursday afternoon in unincorporated Santa Clara County, according to the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office. It happened around 12:17 p.m. on W. San Martin Avenue near Sunshine Road where a 14-acre grass fire was ignited.

The impact of the crash may have caused the fire, the sheriff’s office said. It was a solo vehicle crash, and the driver was the only party involved. The driver was not seriously injured.

Video of crews responding to this fire can be viewed in the media player above.

A sedan was engulfed in flames after crashing into a fence on thursday, aug. 21. (photo: santa clara county sheriff’s office)

As of 4 p.m., the fire is fully contained, the sheriff’s office said. Forward progress on the fire stopped at 1:20 p.m., according to the Santa Clara County Fire Department.

No mandatory evacuations were issued.

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