Witnesses reported seeing two boys running from the scene, and investigators found fireworks near where the fire started.
The flames burned 80 acres near a residential area, prompting some people to voluntarily evacuate.
Firefighters prevented flames from damaging any structures, and no one was hurt by the blaze.
The boys were released to their parents.
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