First Street bridge fire causes westbound lane closures

City of Santa Ana

Advisory: First Street Bridge Fire Causes Westbound Lane Closures

This afternoon, a fire under the First Street Bridge over the Santa Ana River was reported. The fire intensity was aided by propane and liquid flammable paint.

The damage has forced the closure of all three lanes in the westbound direction until further notice. The closure will not impact access to residents or businesses between the Bridge and Fairview Street.

Traffic control signs are in place to advise the west bound motoring traffic to use Fairview Street as an exit. Traffic lanes in the east bound direction over the bridge are not impacted and will remain completely open.

City staff are working diligently to asses all damages and restore westbound lane access.

Art Pedroza Editor

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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