Novato vegetation fire burns portion of preserve

A vegetation fire burned about 6 acres of the Rush Creek Preserve near Novato on Tuesday, according to the Marin County Fire Department.

The fire was reported at approximately 12:45 p.m. on the north side of the preserve near the Pinheiro Fire Road, said department spokesperson Mari Ochoa. Ground and air crews stopped the fire from advancing at about 1:30 p.m. and had it 75% contained by 2:30 p.m., Ochoa said.

The cause is under investigation. The fire department reported no injuries or building damage.

The firefighting effort included nine engines, two helicopters, two air tankers and other vehicles. Aside from the county fire department, the organizations involved included the Novato Fire Protection District, the Novato Police Department, the Central Marin Fire Department, the Marin County Sheriff’s Office, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and Pacific Gas & Electric Co.