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The blaze broke out on Stanford Avenue in Fremont, fire officials said. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)
FREEMONT, CA Fremont fire officials said they would investigate the cause of a grass fire that burned some two acres Monday morning.
The fire, in the Stanford Avenue area of Fremont, was reported just after 4:15 a.m., according to Fremont Fire Department. The blaze was within the Mission Peak Regional Preserve.
Fire crews from Fremont, CAL Fire and East Bay Regional Parks contained the fire, despite challenges posed by steep terrain, officials said.
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Because the fire broke out near a main trail and lacked a natural source such as a power line or lightning strike, it is being investigated as suspicious fire, authorities said.
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Fire crews early Monday morning were battling a brush fire in the hills above Fremont, and the initial investigation indicated its cause was suspicious, according to the Fremont Fire Department.
At about 4:20 a.m., firefighters responded to a blaze that had scorched about 2 acres about 2 miles up into Mission Peak Regional Preserve. Download our mobile app for iOS or Android to get the latest breaking news and local stories.
Firefighters from the Fremont Fire Department and Cal Fire were challeneged by steep terrain and limited access for vehicles, fire officials said.
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