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Marin Firefighters Make Quick Work Of Mount Tam Blaze

A vehicle fire ignited the blaze according to the Mill Valley Police Department.

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Crews have stopped the 1.5-acre Ridgecrest fire’s forward progress but are advising the public to avoid the area “while crews work to ensure the fire is mopped up” according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Crews have stopped the 1.5-acre Ridgecrest fire’s forward progress but are advising the public to avoid the area “while crews work to ensure the fire is mopped up” according to the Sheriff’s Office. (Marin County Sheriff's Office)

MARIN COUNTY, CA — Firefighters on Wednesday afternoon made quick work of a blaze in rugged terrain near Mount Tamalpais East Peak according to the Marin County Sheriff’s Office.

Crews have stopped the 1.5-acre Ridgecrest fire’s forward progress but are advising the public to avoid the area “while crews work to ensure the fire is mopped up” according to the Sheriff’s Office.

A vehicle fire ignited the blaze according to the Mill Valley Police Department.

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No evacuations were ordered.

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