Fireworks were the cause of a 120-acre grass fire last week that threatened 100 homes and forced the mandatory evacuation of 2,200 residents, officials from the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District announced on Wednesday.
More than 100 firefighters from ConFire and Cal Fire responded and nearby homeowners worked furiously to protect their homes before the fire was knocked down four hours later, ConFire said.At the time, Paul Gabriel saw the flames early on and credited the firefighters for doing a "really good job containing it."
Each year, city leaders warn against residents setting off illegal and unsanctioned fireworks, especially in hot weather season, for precisely this reason.
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