UPDATE: Early-Morning Blaze Contained to Backyard

9:53 a.m. update

Here's information provided by Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department Battalion Chief Jack Neiman-Kimel:

The initial alarm sent three engines, one truck and a Battalion Chief.  On arrival of the first engine there was a fire coming from the back of the house.  On further investigation there was a large debris pile in the backyard that was on fire.  The fire was lapping against the house.  The fire was knocked down quickly and the interior of the structure was checked for extension of fire.  No extension was found.  The backyard area was overhauled and all crews released.  It is unknown what started the fire.  There were no fire or civilian injuries.

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A structure fire at 528 S. S Street was reported on PulsePoint's mobile application at 2:54 a.m.

Residents are reporting that the fire appeared to have been in the garage of the home and that five fire trucks, numerous fire vehicles and police cars were dispatched.

The Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department has not yet been reached for details.

Patch will update this story when more information is available.

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