Suspicious vegetation fire at foot of T street near Samoa bridge

At 8:32 PM on 7-05-15, Humboldt Bay Fire Engine 8115 and Truck 8181 with Battalion 8104 responded to a vegetation fire at the Foot of T Street near the Samoa bridge. B8104 arrived a found a 25 by 50 foot fire burning in tall grass and bushes next to Humboldt Bay. Bystanders were attempting unsuccessfully to put out the fire with their feet. No one was able to provide information as to the cause of the fire however one of the 911 callers stated they had heard a large explosion before the fire. Fire crews quickly surrounded the fire and halted the forward progress. Crews then controlled the edges of the fire and let the fire burn itself out. 10 firefighters responded, no injuries or property damage were reported.
After investigation the fire was determined to be human caused and suspicious in nature. The final size of the fire is ½ acre.

Humboldt Bay Fire reminds all residents that with the warmer temperatures and lower humidity, vegetation fires tend to get much hotter and larger. Persons smoking or setting off fireworks need to be extremely careful and realize that they can be held responsible for the damages. Additionally fireworks not displaying the California State Fire Marshal Seal are illegal and if found will be confiscated.