That fire is still smoldering hours after it first broke out. Jessica flores shows us how fire crews are working to contain it. Reporter just after 4 a. M. The massive pile of mulch started burning near the lake herman exit. Firefighters from surrounding communities descended on the scene. Crews used bulldozers and worked to contain the blaze which likely started due to spontaneous combustion. The mulch and compost sitting through in the heat. A mulch fire two years ago was in the same location and it took eight hours to put it out. It could take five or six hours. And we have to make sure its cold to the touch so we dont get a rekindle and have to come back later tonight. Reporter fire crews are concerned about the wind and the embers flying over the street into the marsh, sparking fires there. It starts over there, well put guys on it. But the goal is to keep it out of the marsh. Reporter fire crews stomped out hot spots. In cordelia, jessica flores, kpix 5 news. Roberta gonzales has