Fire crews converged last night on a brush fire burning near the I-280 and Farm Hill Road interchange in San Mateo County, after reports of flames along the busy corridor. Units were working the scene as of late evening, but officials had not yet released details on the fire’s size or whether any nearby homes were in harm’s way. Drivers were advised to brace for delays around the Farm Hill on- and off-ramps while engines and support vehicles operate in the area.
Cal Fire’s San Mateo–Santa Cruz unit flagged the incident on X, noting that firefighters were responding to a fire at I-280 and Farm Hill Road in San Mateo County. For the agency’s original post and follow-up details, see CAL FIRE CZU.
Firefighters are responding to a fire at I-280 and Farm Hill Road in San Mateo County. #CaWx @sanmateoco @ALERTCalifornia pic.twitter.com/reX00JSmA1
— CAL FIRE CZU (@CALFIRECZU) March 25, 2026
What We Know So Far
This stretch of I-280 has had its share of fire scares in recent years. In late August 2025, a vehicle fire at the Farm Hill interchange spread into nearby vegetation, burning about 10 acres, temporarily closing the freeway and prompting crews to protect adjacent Cañada College, according to The Almanac.
Traffic and Safety
During earlier incidents at this interchange, the California Highway Patrol routed traffic onto Woodside Road and Edgewood Road and ordered precautionary evacuations in nearby neighborhoods. Similar lane closures or detours are possible while firefighters work this latest blaze, as noted by prior coverage from NBC Bay Area.
This story will be updated as local agencies release more information. For real-time alerts and official updates, follow CAL FIRE CZU and county emergency channels.
