WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A vegetation fire broke out Wednesday morning near Sacramento.
The fire was located along South River Road, just east of Village Parkway. The fire was extinguished by 7 a.m. Fire crews took some time to monitor hot spots. The fire was not near any structures.
No acreage was given to ABC10 because the relatively small size of the fire.
On Wednesday morning, the air quality near Southside Park was unhealthy, according to Purple Air.
The California Air Resources Board says during wildfires and smoky conditions, the best health prevention is to stay indoors with the windows and doors closed. The board also suggests:
- If you have an AC unit, run it on recirculate while also consistently updating the air filter
- Avoid activities that increase indoor pollution
- Avoid exercising outdoors
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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