Joint Statement with SASP regarding Zancudo River Bridge Fire
At approximately 18:00, on Sunday, March 24th, the San Andreas State Parks received reports that the bridge connecting the Zancudo River suffered critical damage and had collapsed. Personnel from the State Parks, in a joint effort with San Andreas Department of Forestry and Fire Protection were immediately dispatched to the site in order to assess the situation.
Arriving personnel from the State Parks and Sanfire identified that the bridge collapsed due to a structural fire, causing significant damage to the infrastructure which resulted in a full collapse. Efforts made to contain the fire were subsequently successful. Once the area was deemed safe, an investigation into the cause of the fire was launched.
Initial reports confirms the fire was the result of arson, caused by a vehicle which was deliberately set on fire on the bridge. The fire was quick to spread onto the structure, causing critical damage to its foundations which ultimately led to its collapse. The investigation is still ongoing and further details are not yet ready to be released.
The Department of Public Works are undertaking reconstruction efforts. The construction is expected to be concluded in late April. Due to the damage and work taking place, the public is strongly advised to use alternate routes in the Cassidy Trail area until further notice.
More information will be released in the the future as the investigation continues.
San Andreas State Parks
San Andreas Department of Forestry & Fire Protection