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The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District responded to at least 10 fires in the county that were possibly caused by the Fourth of July fireworks Sunday night.
The illegal fireworks had crews across the Bay Area stretched thin. Download our mobile app for iOS or Android to get the latest breaking news and local stories. Unprecedented number of fires has prompted Con Fire to form a third task force of five apparatus and crews. At 9 p.m. & 10 p.m., Con Fire has responded to 37 grass and exterior fires and five structure fires, The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District said on their Twitter page.
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