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Small Fire Extinguished on Benicia-Martinez Rail Bridge

Patch contributor spotted fire crews Sunday.

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Trains from Martinez slowed and delayed late Sunday as this fire was quelled on the Martinez to Benicia train bridge. What a view as I watched Firefighters from the Benicia side walk to this small fire with only extinguishers, and water packs, high above the Sacramento River.

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