Fast-moving grass fire in Sacramento threatens buildings
SACRAMENTO – Firefighters are working on a grass fire that quickly spread to four acres and threatened structures on Saturday afternoon.
The Sacramento Fire Department is battling the fire off the 7300 block of E Levee Road. When they arrived, they found a one-acre fire that quickly spread to 60 acres.
"On arrival, it was very small but quickly with the wind increase, the fire rapidly grew and we're out here in a rural area and it takes time to get resources," said Sacramento Fire Chief Dave Lauchner.
Several power lines dropped onto the fire making things a bit more difficult.
Grass Fire:
— Sacramento Fire Department (@SacFirePIO) June 29, 2024
7300 block of E Levee Rd.
Crews arrived to a fast moving grass fire in light flashy fuels. Upon arrival, this was 1 acre fire that quickly spread to 4 acres and is still growing. Structures are threatened at this point. No injuries at this time. pic.twitter.com/z0HjqARapY
Firefighters said a few houses in the immediate area were evacuated.
The fire was burning off E Levee Road between W. Elverta Road and Elkhorn Boulevard.