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Firefighters battle large grass fire in Sacramento

Large grass fire sparks in north Natomas
Large grass fire sparks in north Natomas 00:20

SACRAMENTO – Firefighters responded to a large grass fire off of Interstate 5 in Sacramento on Tuesday.

The fire was burning near Del Paso Road and PV Scholars Lane. It was caused by a vehicle and spread to a nearby field, the Sacramento Fire Department said.

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The fire as seen from afar. 

Sacramento Fire says structures were threatened by the fire but none were damaged.

A man-made lake in the area was in the direct path of the fire but acted as a barrier while crews were able to get a handle on it.

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