Fire burns near American River
Bee Metro Staff -
Published 3:09 pm PDT Wednesday, September 24, 2008
The Sacramento Fire Department was fighting a wildland/grass fire this afternoon along the American River near Del Paso Boulevard and Highway 160, a spokesman said.
The fire was near a homeless encampment and no structures were involved, said Capt. Jim Doucette.
The fire raised a highly visible plume of smoke.
He said the fire was reported at 2:26 p.m. and quickly went to two alarms. However, he said firefighters were bringing the blaze under control.
