Emergency crews responded to multiple calls of a possible grass fire at 948 Ellis Street, at about 4:45 p.m. Monday.
However, when firefighters arrived on scene they discovered a small blaze believed to have been started by transients in the area. The fire was located close to a building on Ellis, however, it did not threaten the structure.
Fire crews were able to quickly douse the flames. The scene was cleared by 5 p.m.
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