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Crews stop backyard fire from spreading to homes in North Highlands

Fire outside North Highlands home contained
Fire outside North Highlands home contained 00:17

NORTH HIGHLANDS – Firefighters worked quickly to stop a fire from spreading to several homes in North Highlands early Wednesday morning.

 Metro Fire of Sacramento crews responded to the scene on Medina Way just before 2 a.m.

The fire was burning the backyard of one residence, but several other homes were threatened.

Crews jumped into action and were able to quickly isolate the flames. Several vehicles and a boat were damaged, however.

Everyone inside the residence had evacuated safely, firefighters say. No injuries have been reported.

Exactly what started the fire is under investigation. 

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