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Firefighters Extinguish Wildfire That Threatened 6 Pacifica Homes

PACIFICA (CBS SF) - Firefighters quickly extinguished a one-acre fire that threatened six homes in Pacifica Tuesday afternoon, a deputy fire chief said.

The fire in the area of 1226 Terra Nova Blvd. was reported at 2:55 p.m., North County Fire Authority officials said.
A two-alarm response was called as the fire moved uphill and threatened six homes. Cal Fire crews assisted in controlling the fire, fire 
officials said.
The fire was controlled in 36 minutes, with total extinguishment and overhaul completed in about two hours, according to fire officials.

No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation by the Fire Prevention Bureau.
The North County Fire Authority advises all residents to cut down weeds and dry grass located at least 30 feet from their homes.

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