A wildfire spanning 119 acres ignited in eastern Sacramento County, prompting swift response efforts from Sacramento Metro Fire on Wednesday. The incident occurred near the intersection of Grant Line Road and White Rock Road, adjacent to state property within the OHV Park.
Fire Details and Response
The blaze spread at a moderate rate, posing no immediate threat to structures. As of 5:03 p.m., officials reported containment progress at 15%. CAL FIRE, via its official communication platform, indicated that forward progress had been halted around the same time.
Road Closures and Traffic Impact
Authorities lifted road closures along Grant Line Road from White Rock Road to Douglas Road southbound, and from Douglas Road to Prairie City Road northbound. These closures had been implemented to facilitate emergency response efforts.
Ongoing Efforts
Firefighters anticipated several hours of work to fully extinguish remaining hot spots. Continuous updates were expected as the situation evolved.
Conclusion
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