A Sacramento house fire Saturday afternoon is highlighting the additional challenges firefighters face as temperatures climb toward the triple digits.Sacramento Fire Department crews responded to the 2900 block of 35th Avenue just before noon to reports of smoke and arrived to find a fire involving an outbuilding that had spread to a nearby home.Officials said a resident was inside when they heard a loud noise and noticed smoke entering the house. The person was able to escape without injury.Firefighters said there were reports of possible oxygen tanks inside the outbuilding, which may have contributed to the loud blast heard before the fire spread. Crews also had to contend with a downed power line in the backyard while battling the fire.Despite those hazards, firefighters were able to contain the flames to the affected property and prevent the fire from spreading to neighboring homes.As high temperatures continue across the Sacramento region, fire officials said high temperatures create additional challenges for crews responding to emergencies.”You have to picture what we wear into these structure fires. It’s basically like putting a sleeping bag on in the summertime,” Sacramento fire Capt. Justin Silva said.To reduce the risk of heat-related illnesses, firefighters rotate crews and focus on staying hydrated while operating on fire scenes.Fire officials are also urging residents to clear dry grass, weeds and other vegetation away from homes, fences and outbuildings. They said dry fuels can quickly ignite and allow a small spark to grow into a larger fire.The cause of the fire remains under investigation. See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel
SACRAMENTO, Calif. —
A Sacramento house fire Saturday afternoon is highlighting the additional challenges firefighters face as temperatures climb toward the triple digits.
Sacramento Fire Department crews responded to the 2900 block of 35th Avenue just before noon to reports of smoke and arrived to find a fire involving an outbuilding that had spread to a nearby home.
Officials said a resident was inside when they heard a loud noise and noticed smoke entering the house. The person was able to escape without injury.
Firefighters said there were reports of possible oxygen tanks inside the outbuilding, which may have contributed to the loud blast heard before the fire spread. Crews also had to contend with a downed power line in the backyard while battling the fire.
Despite those hazards, firefighters were able to contain the flames to the affected property and prevent the fire from spreading to neighboring homes.
As high temperatures continue across the Sacramento region, fire officials said high temperatures create additional challenges for crews responding to emergencies.
“You have to picture what we wear into these structure fires. It’s basically like putting a sleeping bag on in the summertime,” Sacramento fire Capt. Justin Silva said.
To reduce the risk of heat-related illnesses, firefighters rotate crews and focus on staying hydrated while operating on fire scenes.
Fire officials are also urging residents to clear dry grass, weeds and other vegetation away from homes, fences and outbuildings. They said dry fuels can quickly ignite and allow a small spark to grow into a larger fire.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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