An explosion and fire has damaged multiple buildings in Stinson Beach in Marin County and shut down part of Highway 1.
It happened around 8:40 a.m. Tuesday, and officials do not know what cause the explosion at this time.
Marin County fire officials say two people were hurt but their injuries were minor and they were treated at the scene. Three buildings sustained major damage and another was moderately damaged.
Deputies, @CHPMarin and @marincountyfire on scene of structure fire in the area of downtown Stinson Beach. Avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/hvOOd9AFUr
— Marin County Sheriff (@MarinSheriff)
June 16, 2020 The explosion sent a large amount of debris across the road, so Highway 1 is expected to be shut down into the early afternoon.
There were initial reports that a car had driven into a building, but fire officials tell KCBS Radio that that was not the case.
