Brush fire off Altamont Pass burns several acres

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Forward progress of the fire was stopped by about 1:30 p.m., and Cal Fire reported that firefighters had achieved 30% containment of the blaze.

LIVERMORE, Calif. - A brush fire broke out off the Altamont Pass on Sunday afternoon, though firefighters were beginning to get ahold of the blaze.

What we know:

The fire was first reported to be burning in about 5 acres just before 12:10 p.m. near Altamont Pass Road, northeast of Livermore, according to Cal Fire.

The fire was spurred by moderate winds in the area and grew to about 80 acres by about 1 p.m.

Forward progress of the fire was stopped by about 1:30 p.m., and Cal Fire reported that firefighters had achieved 30% containment of the blaze.

What's next:

The fire department advised the public to avoid the area and continue to exercise caution as firefighters worked to completely douse the brusher.