Fire crews have contained a 80-acre grass fire in Placer County, but remain on scene this evening while a hay barn continues to burn, said a spokesman for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
The grass fire, which broke out shortly before 4:30 p.m. near Fiddyment and East Catlett roads, just west of Thunder Valley Casino, was contained around 6 p.m., said CAL FIRE spokesman Daniel Berlant.
A metal-sided hay barn was the only structure involved, and the hay was still burning at 7 p.m., Berlant said. A nearby house did not catch on fire and no injuries were reported, he said.
Personnel responded from CAL FIRE, Placer County Fire, and the Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln and Pleasant Grove fire departments.
Berlant said fire crews would likely remain on scene throughout the evening, putting out hot spots and monitoring the barn.
A metal-sided hay barn was the only structure involved at that time, Berlant said. Crews were attempting to protect a nearby house being threatened by the flames.
No injuries have been reported.
Personnel are on scene from CAL FIRE, Placer County Fire, and the Roseville, Rocklin and Pleasant Grove fire departments, Berlant said.
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