Skip to content
CapRadio

CapRadio

signal status listen live donate
listen live donate signal status
listen live donate signal status
  • News
    • topics
    • State Government
    • Environment
    • Health Care
    • Race and Equity
    • Business
    • Arts and Lifestyle
    • Food and Sustainability
    • PolitiFact California
  • Music
    • genres
    • Classical
    • Jazz
    • Eclectic
    • Daily Playlist
  • Programs + Podcasts
    • news
    • Morning Edition
    • All Things Considered
    • Marketplace
    • Insight With Vicki Gonzalez
    • music
    • Acid Jazz
    • At the Opera
    • Classical Music
    • Connections
    • Excellence in Jazz
    • Hey, Listen!
    • K-ZAP on CapRadio
    • Mick Martin's Blues Party
    • Programs A-Z
    • Podcast Directory
  • Schedules
    • News
    • Music
    • ClassicalStream
    • JazzStream
    • Weekly Schedule
    • Daily Playlist
  • Community
    • Events Calendar
    • CapRadio Garden
    • CapRadio Reads
    • Ticket Giveaways
  • Support
    • Evergreen Gift
    • One-Time Gift
    • Corporate Support
    • Vehicle Donation
    • Stock Gift
    • Legacy Gift
    • Endowment Gift
    • Benefits
    • Member FAQ
    • e‑Newsletter
    • Drawing Winners
    • Thank You Gifts
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Close Menu
 We Get Support From:
Become a Supporter 
 We Get Support From:
Become a Supporter 

Several Fires Burning Around Sacramento City

Tuesday, July 28, 2015 | Sacramento, CA
SacFire PIO / Twitter
 

SacFire PIO / Twitter

5:46 p.m. - Sacramento Fire PIO Roberto Padilla says they still mopping up the grass fires over by the American River Parkway. He says the dog that died had been tied to a tree.

“We believe that the dog was part of a homeless encampment.”

The first at the recycling center on Berry and Power Inn roads is still burning and Padilla expects to be there all night. 

The causes of both incidents are still unknown. 

 

4:30 p.m. - A large commercial fire broke out Tuesday afternoon at a recycling center in South Sacramento. Sacramento Fire Department and Sacramento Metro Fire responded to the incident.

Sac Fire PIO broadcasted the blaze on Periscope.

- Capital Public Radio Staff

Aerial view from the tip of ladder truck7 working a large recycling plant fire in South Sacramento. pic.twitter.com/gamA9IDo95

— SacFire PIO (@SacFirePIO) July 29, 2015

PHOTOS of recycling fire in South Sacramento --> http://t.co/tpLrTt9hZ8 pic.twitter.com/iLnMqTLbck

— News10 - California (@News10_CA) July 29, 2015

#breakingnews fire in South Sac up to 3 alarms burning off Berry and Powerinn pic.twitter.com/lIzj37glnI

— SacFire PIO (@SacFirePIO) July 28, 2015

#breakingnews large fire burning in South Sacramento. Multi alarm. pic.twitter.com/Oh8fvfWNAJ

— SacFire PIO (@SacFirePIO) July 28, 2015

Original Story - Around 2 p.m. Tuesday, the Sacramento Fire Department reported three grass fires igniting within four hours along the American River Bike trail. There are currently 30 firefighters working on the blaze. The cause of the fires is unknown.

The Fire Department is reporting that one firefighter was removed from the scene due to exhaustion and one dog died. 

SacFire PIO on twitter is updating about this incident.


 

1 FF transported due to exhaustion and one dog is deceased following a series of fires along the American River PWY. pic.twitter.com/MrCicdccSB

— SacFire PIO (@SacFirePIO) July 28, 2015

Sacramento Fire has had 3 grass fires in 4 hours along the American River bike trial. Use extreme caution. pic.twitter.com/0HKn7PAMQZ

— SacFire PIO (@SacFirePIO) July 28, 2015

Sacramento Fire is working several fires along the American River Parkway. A total of 30ffs are working.

— SacFire PIO (@SacFirePIO) July 28, 2015

Follow us for more stories like this

CapRadio provides a trusted source of news because of you.  As a nonprofit organization, donations from people like you sustain the journalism that allows us to discover stories that are important to our audience. If you believe in what we do and support our mission, please donate today.

Donate Today  

    Related Stories

  • Andrew Nixon / Capital Public Radio

    'Day of Service' On American River Parkway For César Chávez Day

    Wednesday, March 30, 2016
    Volunteers will help improve the American River Parkway as part of a "day of service" on the César Chávez Day holiday.
  • Bob Moffitt / Capital Public Radio

    Crews Knock Down Grass Fire Along American River Parkway

    Monday, August 17, 2015
    UPDATE 4:57 p.m. There have been a dozen fires reported in the past month on the parkway in Sacramento.
  • Andrew Nixon / Capital Public Radio

    'Training Burns' Could Prevent Larger Fires In Sacramento

    Wednesday, August 12, 2015
    The Sacramento Fire Department says more "training burns" along the American River Parkway provide buffers and can prevent larger fires.

 fire departmentfires

Coronavirus Newsletter

Get answers to your questions, the latest updates and easy access to the resources you need, delivered to your inbox.

 

Want to know what to expect? Here's a recent newsletter.

Thanks for subscribing!

We'll send you weekly emails so you can stay informed about the coronavirus in California.

Browse all newsletters

More Stories

Sacramento County Board District 2: Who's running in the June 7 primary election

May 19, 2022

Scott Olson/Getty Images

FDA authorizes first COVID booster for children ages 5 to 11

May 17, 2022

California 2022 primary voter FAQ

May 19, 2022

Most Viewed

Top California Democrats in a stalemate over gas rebates

U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla will appear on California’s June primary ballot twice. Here’s why.

Downtown Sacramento shooting: What we know and latest updates

'Top Gun: Maverick' is ridiculous. It's also ridiculously entertaining

Three Democrats square off to represent Sacramento in the state Senate

We Get Support From:
Become a Supporter

Most Viewed

Top California Democrats in a stalemate over gas rebates

U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla will appear on California’s June primary ballot twice. Here’s why.

Downtown Sacramento shooting: What we know and latest updates

'Top Gun: Maverick' is ridiculous. It's also ridiculously entertaining

Three Democrats square off to represent Sacramento in the state Senate

Back to Top

  • CapRadio

    7055 Folsom Boulevard
    Sacramento, CA 95826-2625

    • (916) 278-8900
    • Toll-free (877) 480-5900
    • Email Us
    • Submit a News Tip
  • Contact Us

  • About Us

    • Contact Us / Feedback
    • Coverage
    • Directions
    • Careers & Internships
    • Mission / Vision / Core Values
    • Press
    • Staff Directory
    • Board of Directors
  • Listening Options

    • Mobile App
    • On Air Schedules
    • Smart Speakers
    • Playlist
    • Podcasts
    • RSS
  • Connect With Us

    •  Facebook
    •  Twitter
    •  Instagram
    •  YouTube
  • Donate

  • Listen

  • Newsletters

CapRadio stations are licensed to California State University, Sacramento. © 2022, Capital Public Radio. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Website Feedback FCC Public Files: KXJZ KKTO KUOP KQNC KXPR KXSR KXJS. For assistance accessing our public files, please call 916-278-8900 or email us.