Firefighters responding to fire in south county

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Editors Note: This is a changing situation and updates will be posted when they become available. Last updated 6:54 p.m. Oct. 29.

A fire is burning near Old Hernandez Road and Willow Creek Road in Paicines. Ground and air crews from Cal Fire BEU have been dispatched.

Fire burned 2.5 acres before containment was reached within hours of ignition. Cause of ignition has not been determined.

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Air units responding to Willow Fire. Photo courtesy of Cal Fire.

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Carmel has a BA in Natural Sciences/Biodiversity Stewardship from San Jose State University and an AA in Communications Studies from West Valley Community College and she reports on science and the environment….

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