Grass fire along I-80 in Citrus Heights deemed as arson

A grass fire that ignited Thursday evening along eastbound Interstate 80 in Citrus Heights was deemed as arson, the Sacramento Metro Fire Department said.The blaze burned between Greenback Lane and Madison Avenue. At one point, flames jumped the wall and into a backyard, burning trees.No homes caught fire, the fire department said.Crews were able to quickly gain control of the flames. The fire burned 1/2 mile of grass along the interstate before it was contained.Traffic on the highway was backed up during the evening commute as firefighters battled the blaze.Anyone with information about the grass fire is urged to call the Sacramento Metro Fire Department at 916-859-3775.

A grass fire that ignited Thursday evening along eastbound Interstate 80 in Citrus Heights was deemed as arson, the Sacramento Metro Fire Department said.

The blaze burned between Greenback Lane and Madison Avenue. At one point, flames jumped the wall and into a backyard, burning trees.


No homes caught fire, the fire department said.

Crews were able to quickly gain control of the flames. The fire burned 1/2 mile of grass along the interstate before it was contained.

Traffic on the highway was backed up during the evening commute as firefighters battled the blaze.

Anyone with information about the grass fire is urged to call the Sacramento Metro Fire Department at 916-859-3775.