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Firefighters Contain Vegetation Fire in Larkspur

The blaze, which was extinguished by 5:30 p.m., consumed several acres in a hilly part of the town.

 

By Bay City News

 

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Firefighters responded to a two-alarm vegetation fire in a hilly part of Larkspur Sunday afternoon, Marin County fire officials said.

The fire was reported above Sunrise Lane near Marina Vista Avenue in Larkspur around 4 p.m., according to officials with the Larkspur and San Rafael fire departments. Located in a hilly area with heavy brush, it grew quickly to several acres.

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The fire was brought under control within around an hour, in part due to the help of Cal Fire aircraft and favorable conditions including light winds and higher humidity, officials said.

No structures were damaged and no injuries were reported.

The fire's cause remains under investigation.


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