
By Sara Beth Williams–
Several fires broke out in Citrus Heights on Thursday and Friday, in the midst of extreme temperatures that reached past 110 degrees.
Sacramento Metro Fire crews were dispatched to Auburn Boulevard early Thursday evening for a small vegetation fire that erupted in the grass behind Costco. Fire officials told The Sentinel that the vegetation fire was contained to half-an-acre and was extinguished quickly by crews. The fire did not pose a threat to human life, and no injuries were reported, according to officials.
Another fire was reported by local news outlets at the corner of Greenback Lane and Auburn Boulevard on Thursday evening after 6:30 p.m. The fire caused damage to power transformers, which resulted in a loss of power for 190 residents of Imperial Mobile Home Park. Due to the extreme heat, Citrus Heights Police assisted in evacuating residents to Citrus Heights City Hall.
On Friday, Sacramento Metro Fire was dispatched to another house fire in Citrus Heights in the morning, according to the district’s social media. The house fire resulted in 13 displaced residents. No injuries were reported, and the fire is under investigation.
During extreme heat, Sacramento Metro Fire reminds residents to hydrate to prevent heat-related illnesses and keep a bottle of water on hand at all times.
Several fires broke out in Citrus Heights on Thursday and Friday, in the midst of extreme temperatures that reached past 110 degrees...
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