Embers Fly To Ignite Fire On Roof Of Hotel

June 6, 2007 California - Embers from a Tuesday afternoon brush fire along the eastbound lanes of Highway 4 in Martinez quickly flew up an embankment and ignited a hotel roof, according to the Contra Costa Fire District. The fire began shortly before 5 p.m. Conditions were dry, humidity was low and westerly winds were steady at 10 mph to 12 mph with higher gusts. The cause of the fire is unknown. The smoke and embers moved upward and away from the freeway toward the John Muir Inn on Muir Station ...