UPDATE: Forward Progress Stopped of Brush Fire in Novato Near Big Rock Ridge
NOVATO (CBS SF) -- Multiple fire crews have stopped the forward progress of a brush fire burning on a hillside near Novato late Friday morning, according to authorities.
Marin County Fire, Cal Fire and Novato firefighters are battling a vegetation fire that appears to be near Big Rock Ridge.
The Bay Area office of the National Weather Service tweeted a brief video from PG&E's Mt. Burdell camera that showed the smoke being produced by the fire.
The fire is burning near H Ranch and has consumed 2-3 acres, authorities said.
Air support is helping fight the fire.
Shortly after 1 p.m., Novato police tweeted that the forward progress of the fire had been stopped, according to the Novato Fire District.
