Firefighters Stop Forward Progress Of Vegetation Fires Along American River Parkway
SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Firefighters are battling two vegetation fires in the American River Parkway.
The fires are located at Mile Marker 6, with a combined size of five acres. Forward progress of the fires has stopped and firefighters are now in mop-up mode.
The first fire was reported around 10 a.m.
There were no injuries reported.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
INCIDENT UPDATE: 2 separate fires in ARP at Mile Marker 6, now estimated at 5 acres total between both fires. Forward progress has been stopped, crews in mop up mode now. No injuries, cause under investigation. Assistance from @MetroAirOps, @WestSacFire, @SacCountyCA Park Rangers pic.twitter.com/XscLpn7GHO
— Sacramento Fire Department (@SacFirePIO) July 7, 2021