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Firefighters are responding to a grass fire reported on Elverta Road in Elverta, California, with multiple units adjusting their approach to effectively access and contain the blaze.

Smoke Dissipating From Grass Fire

17, copy 3. 317. Would it be helpful to make a drop on that fuel jack behind you to the north?

 Yeah, probably one on that heavy, and then we'll circle back around and finish it. Thank you. Copy.

17, copy 3. 317. Would it be helpful to make a drop on that fuel jack behind you to the north? Yeah, probably one on that heavy, and then we'll circle back around and finish it. Thank you. Copy.

A helicopter is preparing to make a water drop on a heavy fuel area north of the fire.

Adam, coming up Q Street now. That's pretty tight coming in there. We'll see if we can get in there.

 Alright, once you get there, just give me your assessment. If we need to do it in the street, that's fine too.

 Forward progress has stopped, so I don't want you to get stuck either.

Adam, coming up Q Street now. That's pretty tight coming in there. We'll see if we can get in there. Alright, once you get there, just give me your assessment. If we need to do it in the street, that's fine too. Forward progress has stopped, so I don't want you to get stuck either.

Firefighters report forward progress of the grass fire has stopped, and they are assessing access on Q Street.

 317 command, we have the dozer coming. Do we still need them?

 Negative. We've got two trails that are holding this and only about 150 feet of open line.

 We're going to have it tied in in about 30 seconds.

 Copy that. Dozer, you can cancel. Thank you.

Traffic for 317. 317 command, we have the dozer coming. Do we still need them? Negative. We've got two trails that are holding this and only about 150 feet of open line. We're going to have it tied in in about 30 seconds. Copy that. Dozer, you can cancel. Thank you.

Firefighters report the grass fire is nearly contained, and the dozer has been canceled.

 Yes, sir. Your pump and air holes are making good work of this. You're going to have a handle on this in the next few minutes.

Copter 3, can you give me that tape? Yes, sir. Your pump and air holes are making good work of this. You're going to have a handle on this in the next few minutes. Copy that, thank you. 317, command.

Crews are making good progress, with containment expected shortly.

K, I copy. You guys got 541 on the right flank, 317 on the left flank.

 526 is approaching as well. We'll investigate and figure out where we're going.

K, I copy. You guys got 541 on the right flank, 317 on the left flank. 526 is approaching as well. We'll investigate and figure out where we're going.

Firefighters are coordinating efforts on both flanks of the grass fire to ensure containment.

 541, just made access on the bike trail, head in now.

 We'll have them meet you guys at that bike trail as well.

 317, once you guys make it down there, let us know if any type 1s should work away at the trailer, stage here.

Command Engine 541. Go for command. 541, just made access on the bike trail, head in now. Copy that. We got a water tender coming. We'll have them meet you guys at that bike trail as well. 317, once you guys make it down there, let us know if any type 1s should work away at the trailer, stage here.

Firefighters have accessed the grass fire via the bike trail, with a water tender en route to assist.

 Looks like you guys have been getting some good drops.

 It looks like the smoke's changed quite a bit.

 We just need to clean up pump and rolls.

 We've got a number of pump and rolls should be hitting that access right now.

Copter 3, command. Go ahead. Looks like you guys have been getting some good drops. It looks like the smoke's changed quite a bit. How are we looking over there? Yeah, you're still looking good. It's just backing now. We've got most of it out. We just need to clean up pump and rolls. Copy that. We've got a number of pump and rolls should be hitting that access right now.

Firefighters report significant progress in controlling the grass fire, with most of it now contained.

 So, best access from your standpoint is going to be off of Q Street, is that correct?

 Copy that. Can you put a marker, a key, on the bike trail that you're talking about that's going to give them access to that road?

 Yes, sir. I believe we did. If it's not taking, we'll take a double look at it, but 114 made access there.

Cop to 3, come in. Yes, sir. So, best access from your standpoint is going to be off of Q Street, is that correct? Yes, sir. Copy that. Can you put a marker, a key, on the bike trail that you're talking about that's going to give them access to that road? Yes, sir. I believe we did. If it's not taking, we'll take a double look at it, but 114 made access there.

Firefighters have identified Q Street as the best access point for larger units to reach the fire.

 Engine 41, 541, units are heading toward Kew and the bike path and will stage over there, waiting for access from Copter 1.

Command Engine 41. Go for command. Engine 41, 541, units are heading toward Kew and the bike path and will stage over there, waiting for access from Copter 1. Copy that.

Fire units are staging near the bike path, awaiting access guidance from the helicopter.

A5. 317, this bridge is 510, 5 tons only, so no, no rigs. We've got to find another access.

 Copter, I'll need you to locate best access for us.

 Yes, sir, we're going to make a quick drop, and we used the bike trail access from Q last time for a fire nearby, and I'll just go over there after we can drop and drop us in there.

A5. 317, this bridge is 510, 5 tons only, so no, no rigs. We've got to find another access. Copy that. Copter, I'll need you to locate best access for us. Yes, sir, we're going to make a quick drop, and we used the bike trail access from Q last time for a fire nearby, and I'll just go over there after we can drop and drop us in there.

A helicopter is assisting firefighters by identifying the best access point for larger units.

B5, we also have a bridge here, so it's probably only going to be type 3s and 5s across this.

 Copter 1, I'll need you to go ahead and find best access for our type 1s if they're only putting type 3s and type 5s across.

B5, we also have a bridge here, so it's probably only going to be type 3s and 5s across this. Copy that. Copter 1, I'll need you to go ahead and find best access for our type 1s if they're only putting type 3s and type 5s across.

According to firefighters, they are coordinating to find the best access for larger fire units, considering bridge limitations.

 Yeah, you can stay this year until 317 gets back there to make sure we're not putting everybody back.

114, you want us to stage here? Yeah, you can stay this year until 317 gets back there to make sure we're not putting everybody back.

Fire units are staging at a designated area while awaiting further instructions.

B 5, 317, we're making access off a pike trail that's at the end of U Street.

 We'll probably start with both rigs and see how far we can get.

 Copter 1, can you get us the best access location?

 It is an open field next to the golf course, and a great access is best made on that pike trail from the queue.

B 5, 317, we're making access off a pike trail that's at the end of U Street. We'll probably start with both rigs and see how far we can get. Copy that. Copter 1, can you get us the best access location? Yes, sir. This is north of Dry Creek. It is an open field next to the golf course, and a great access is best made on that pike trail from the queue. Copter 1, any structural threats? Negative. It's about one, maybe two...

Firefighters are accessing the grass fire via a pike trail near an open field. No structures are threatened.

To be the appropriate entrance, I'll give you an update in about 30 seconds, if we have access to this.

 Copy that, give me an update to best access.

To be the appropriate entrance, I'll give you an update in about 30 seconds, if we have access to this. Copy that, give me an update to best access.

Firefighters are determining the best access point to reach the grass fire.

Units responding to the grass fire, I believe we're going to have better access off U Street,

 which is where 117 and 317 are going to head.

 Maybe have 26 head towards Charlie Island at this time, but the call seems to be...

Units responding to the grass fire, I believe we're going to have better access off U Street, which is where 117 and 317 are going to head. Maybe have 26 head towards Charlie Island at this time, but the call seems to be...

Fire units are adjusting their approach to access the grass fire more effectively.

BC5, Engine 317, Engine 526, Engine 42, Engine 114, Copter 3, Dozer 1, grass fire, District 117, 2360, Ilverda Road.

 BC5, Engine 317, Engine 526, Engine 42, Engine 114, Copter 3, Dozer 1, Operations A6.

BC5, Engine 317, Engine 526, Engine 42, Engine 114, Copter 3, Dozer 1, grass fire, District 117, 2360, Ilverda Road. BC5, Engine 317, Engine 526, Engine 42, Engine 114, Copter 3, Dozer 1, Operations A6.

Multiple fire units are responding to the grass fire incident.

BC8, Engine 17, Engine 526, Engine 42, Engine 114, Copter 3, Dozer 1, Grass Fire, District 117, 2360, Ilverna Road, BC5, Engine 317, Engine 526, Engine 42, Engine 114.

Firefighters have received a report of a grass fire.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2360 Elverta Rd.

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