SACRAMENTO, Calif. — 10:40 p.m. Update:
Metro Fire says a South Sacramento vegetation fire damaged two sheds before making its way into a modular office.
Chris Vestal from Sacramento Metro Fire says the fire only burned an acre of land but spread quickly. No injuries have been reported.
Though the temperatures may have dropped this week, Vestal says it is still dry and windy and people should be careful.
10:35 p.m. Update
Elsie Avenue was closed after the fire started around 9 p.m. but reopened just before 10:30 p.m.
10 p.m. Update:
A vegetation fire on Elsie Avenue has been contained to one acre, according to Metro Fire.
The cause of the fire has not been released.
Original Story:
Fire crews are battling a vegetation fire that has extended to 2 buildings in South Sacramento.
According to a tweet from Metro Fire of Sacramento, the fire is burning on Elsie Avenue. The roadway is closed near Stockton Boulevard. Drivers in the area may be impacted and should anticipate delays.
WILDFIRE PREPS
According to Cal Fire, 2020 was one of the most severe fire seasons on record as 9,917 wildfires burned 4.2 million acres. Over 9,000 structures were destroyed, and 31 people (civilians and firefighters) were killed.
California also experienced its first "Gigafire" because of the August Complex Fire, burning over 1 million acres by itself. Four of California's top five largest wildfires in state history happened in 2020.
If you live in a wildfire-prone zone, Cal Fire suggests creating a defensible space around your home. Defensible space is an area around a building in which vegetation and other debris are completely cleared. At least 100 feet is recommended.
The Department of Homeland Security suggests assembling an emergency kit that has important documents, N95 respirator masks, supplies to grab with you if you’re forced to leave at a moment’s notice. The agency also suggests signing up for local warning system notifications and know your community’s evacuation plans best to prepare yourself and your family in cases of wildfires.
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