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Fire that erupted near Camp Far West in Placer County contained

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PLACER COUNTY – A vegetation fire near Camp Far West erupted early Friday morning, prompting a quick response from firefighters.

The fire was first reported just after 5 a.m. and grew to around 12 acres within an hour.

Cal Fire crews responded to the scene and found getting to the flames difficult.

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Scene of the Far Fire on Friday morning. Cal Fire NEU

Firefighters were able to get a wet line around the fire and, by 8 a.m., had the wildfire contained.

Crews expect to be out at the scene through the morning to deal with heavy mop-up work. 

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