Fire along parkway burns large area west of Cal Expo
Published 12:00 am PDT Wednesday, September 3, 2008
A fire that erupted Monday afternoon along the American River Parkway was contained, but fire crews continued to monitor the situation, according to Fire Capt. Jim Doucette.
The fire, which closed the Capital City Freeway for a while, burned an area a mile long and up to a half-mile wide on both sides of the river from just west of Cal Expo to the old city dump. Fire Department investigators have not been able to determine a cause but said the fire apparently started in an area of many transient camps, Doucette said. (highlighting added)
Anyone with information is asked to call the arson tip line at (916) 808-8732.
– Bee Metro Staff
