Several fires along the Caltrain corridor Tuesday that temporarily closed down the tracks were likely caused by a mechanical issue with the train, according to San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Detective Javier Acosta.

Fires were reported June 7 along the Caltrain corridor in Brisbane, Millbrae, Burlingame, San Carlos and Atherton, starting at around 3:53 p.m. First responders put out the last fire at approximately 5:13 p.m., and the tracks were reopened at 5:39 p.m. Two separate brush fires in Brisbane halted some Caltrain service as North County Fire Authority crews battled the blazes, the department said Tuesday on Twitter. The fires burned near the train tracks off Tunnel Avenue, fire officials said.

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