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All Hwy 101 lanes reopened after Novato crash knocks down power lines, sparks brush fire
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: KGO , as published by ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC)
· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The California Highway Patrol reported the incident, which involved damage to power lines and small fires.
A traffic incident occurred in Novato, affecting Highway 101. The California Highway Patrol reported the incident, which involved damage to power lines and small fires. The event led to the closure of parts of the highway, but some lanes have since reopened.
Details of the incident are available from the California Highway Patrol. Further information can be found through ABC7 News, including the current status of the highway and any ongoing investigations into the incident.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 30, 2026 ·
Source: ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A traffic incident occurred in Novato, affecting Highway 101. The California Highway Patrol reported the incident, which involved damage to power lines and small fires. The event led to the closure…
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