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Firefighters in Sacramento responded to a grass fire near Santa Ana Ave and Straus Dr, which covered approximately half an acre and was spreading toward larger brush. Crews quickly took command of the situation to prevent further spread.

Half-Care Grass Fire With Risk of Spreading

Command 17, just on the other side of this tall brush, we've got a waterway.

 Once we get this knocked, we'll be able to wrap it.

Command 17, just on the other side of this tall brush, we've got a waterway. So, we're looking good. Once we get this knocked, we'll be able to wrap it. Copy that, thanks.

According to firefighters, there's a waterway beyond the tall brush, aiding their containment efforts.

Battalion 3 fire dispatch. Go ahead for Battalion 3. Per sheriff, the gate at the end of, the north end of Lang Avenue is open if need to access from the east.

 Copy that, thank you. I don't think we'll need that access, but I appreciate it.

Battalion 3 fire dispatch. Go ahead for Battalion 3. Per sheriff, the gate at the end of, the north end of Lang Avenue is open if need to access from the east. Copy that, thank you. I don't think we'll need that access, but I appreciate it.

Firefighters have confirmed they do not need additional access from the east at this time.

Hey 503, we'll just have you actually bump up in front of us on the left flank, and then you can just wrap it. You'll see where we're talking about.

 I copy. We'll head towards that thicker brush.

 Yeah, affirmative. 503 wants to go hit that north side and then circle over to the right.

 Looks like once it hits that tall brush, it'll flame, 10-foot flame length, and then it dies out pretty quickly.

 Great. Engine 17, Engine 8, I'll have Engine 18, when they get here, help you with the rest of this.

Hey 503, we'll just have you actually bump up in front of us on the left flank, and then you can just wrap it. You'll see where we're talking about. I copy. We'll head towards that thicker brush. Yeah, affirmative. 503 wants to go hit that north side and then circle over to the right. Looks like once it hits that tall brush, it'll flame, 10-foot flame length, and then it dies out pretty quickly. Great. Engine 17, Engine 8, I'll have Engine 18, when they get here, help you with the rest of this.

Firefighters are focusing efforts on the left flank and north side to prevent the fire from spreading further.

Yeah, they'll roll over our host, but they'll make it past us just fine.

 there's a gate behind you can make access.

 Copy that, thank you. Just need to take the right flank.

Yeah, they'll roll over our host, but they'll make it past us just fine.103, 503, arriving on scene. there's a gate behind you can make access. Copy that, thank you. Just need to take the right flank.

Additional firefighters have arrived and are accessing the area through a gate to tackle the fire's right flank.

Command Engine 17, we're going to start a progressive off of the left flank here.

 And then 103, when you get here, start getting into the tall brush that would be at the head of this thing.

 I know there's a water creek on the other side of this brush, so I should be able to stop it too.

Command Engine 17, we're going to start a progressive off of the left flank here. Yeah, copy that. And then 103, when you get here, start getting into the tall brush that would be at the head of this thing. If you want to just knock that down. I know there's a water creek on the other side of this brush, so I should be able to stop it too. 103, units, copy.

Firefighters are working to contain the fire by targeting the tall brush and using a nearby water creek.

I also know there's a gate just in front of you that I've opened in the past.

 We're going to send the pump and roll in there.

 All companies, Engine 17, looks like we have about half acre grass fire.

 Flow rate is spread in the mowed field, but it looks like it's going to start pushing up on some bigger brush.

 Engine 17, we're going to go ahead and take the left flank, and then the pump and roll, when you come in,

 just go ahead and take that right flank that's pushing up.

I also know there's a gate just in front of you that I've opened in the past. Yeah, that's affirm. We just didn't want to come in there. We're going to send the pump and roll in there. All companies, Engine 17, looks like we have about half acre grass fire. Flow rate is spread in the mowed field, but it looks like it's going to start pushing up on some bigger brush. Engine 17, we're going to go ahead and take the left flank, and then the pump and roll, when you come in, just go ahead and take that right flank that's pushing up.

According to firefighters, the grass fire covers about half an acre and is spreading toward larger brush.

Battalion 3, it's confirmed, Santa Ana and Strauss. I'm on scene, I've got command. Go ahead and start me one additional, time en route.

 We're doing, confirmed, Battalion 3, we're on scene en route.

 Can you show Truck 74 in place of Squad 74? They're aware of an AIQ.

Battalion 3, it's confirmed, Santa Ana and Strauss. I'm on scene, I've got command. Go ahead and start me one additional, time en route. We're doing, confirmed, Battalion 3, we're on scene en route. Can you show Truck 74 in place of Squad 74? They're aware of an AIQ.

Firefighters have arrived at the scene and are taking command of the situation.

I'm going to have you to that grass fire.

Battalion 3, responding from Station 17, Operations Alpha 6.

I'm going to have you to that grass fire.Battalion 3, responding from Station 17, Operations Alpha 6.

Firefighters are responding to the grass fire from a nearby station.

35 Sam. 35 Sam, go ahead. Can you advise fire of a grass fire at Santa Ana Ave and Strauss Drive? Completely sacked fire. It's going to be It was Main and Strauss? Santa Ave, or Santa Ana Avenue and Strauss Drive. 10-4.

Police have been advised of a grass fire.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Santa Ana Ave & Straus Dr.

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