Standard, CA…Yesterday, June 9th at approximately 4:48 pm firefighters were dispatched to the report of several vegetation fires along Tuolumne Rd near Morris Ave. Standard (Tuolumne County)
Seven small fires #MorrisFire were contained within a half hour of the report. The investigation determined that all of the fires were caused by melted and ejected catalytic converter pieces. Proper and regular vehicle maintenance could have identified this issue for repair prior to these fires. What’s worse, this vehicle is still a hazard to our community.

Were you driving from Sonora toward Tuolumne at about this time and having vehicle trouble? Or, did you see a vehicle in the area that may have been experiencing mechanical difficulties? CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit is seeking any information regarding these fires. If you noticed anything please report it by calling (209) 754-3831