A 6.5 acre vegetation fire in the vicinity of Port Chicago Highway and Driftwood Circle in Bay Point appears to have been started by a firecracker, Contra Costa Fire said.
Cal Fire personnel along with Contra Costa Fire have contained the blaze, according to Con Fire at 8 p.m. on Monday.
A witness reported someone setting off fireworks from a vehicle, which then started the fire, Con Fire said.
No structures were damaged and no injuries were reported.
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But…. but…. but fireworks are illegal in Contra Costa County.
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So is speeding
Face it, there are idiots living amongst us. That will never change.
Tossing a fire cracker from a vehicle is Arson.