Crime & Safety

Fire at Homeless Encampment Doused

Small blaze took place near Novato Creek behind Rowland businesses.

A small fire at the base of a tree was quickly doused at a homeless encampment along Novato Creek, a official said Saturday.

One engine company answered the call at 7:17 p.m. just behind the on Rowland Boulevard and found a fire burning at the base of a bay tree. It was put out before the whole tree went up in flames.


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