Hayward

Crews knock down brush fire near Cal State East Bay in Hayward

Firefighters battle a brush fire in Hayward.
NBC Bay Area

A brush fire that erupted Friday afternoon near California State University East Bay in Hayward has been knocked down, officials said.

The blaze charred at least 5 acres and burned in the area of Harder and West Loop roads.

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Hayward Fire Department spokesperson Don Nichelson said the fire was first reported at 1:29 p.m.

Fire crews plan to remain on scene to mop up the blaze and make sure the fire is completely out.

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