NICE – A small fire that broke out at Robinson Rancheria Monday night was quickly contained.

The fire, which officials reported broke out near the rancheria's water tank, was dispatched shortly before 5 p.m. Northshore Fire officials turned the fire over to Cal fire about an hour later.

Fire Capt. Jeff Gahagan of Cal Fire said the fire was only a quarter-acre in size.

He said Cal Fire sent a five-engine wildfire response to the blaze.

By 7 p.m. mop up was completed and everyone was back in quarters, Gahagan said.

Gahagen said the cause of the fire is under investigation.

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