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Crash Topples Power Lines and Causes Fire at Novato US‑101/Highway 37 Interchange

Emergency crews are working to clear downed high‑voltage lines to restore power to more than 6,000 customers.

Overview

  • A multi‑vehicle collision on US‑101 where it meets Highway 37 at South Novato Boulevard just before 9:30 a.m. Thursday knocked down power lines and started small brush fires.
  • Police and CHP closed the South Novato Boulevard interchange, multiple lanes and nearby ramps and urged drivers to avoid the area while crews work on scene.
  • PG&E reported more than 6,000 customers without power in the region and crews are coordinating to make the lines safe before restoration can begin.
  • Responders kept motorists in their vehicles and warned of live wires on the roadway as crews extinguished brush fires and secured the scene.
  • Officials say the situation is developing as emergency teams continue on‑scene work and traffic delays and outage restoration timelines remain uncertain.