Crews Scramble To Knock Down Blazes Throughout Sacramento Region, Sparks AreaJuly 3, 2017Crews were busy Monday afternoon as they battled several fires in the Sacramento region and in the Sparks area.
Sac Metro Fire Giving Extinguisher LessonsJuly 29, 2016Fire officials say most people have a basic knowledge of how to use a fire extinguisher. But they say it can get a little more complicated during an actual emergency. Sac Metro Fire is offering free fire extinguisher training this weekend. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
HazMat Crews Contain Chemical Leak At AerojetJuly 27, 2016 | Steve MilneSacramento fire officials say hazardous materials crews last night contained a chemical leak at the Aerojet Rocketdyne campus in Rancho Cordova. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
One Firefighter Injured In Suspicious Elverta House FireApril 5, 2016A Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District firefighter was injured while battling a suspicious fire in Elverta Tuesday morning.
Man Drowns In American RiverAugust 17, 2015(AP) - A man in his 20s drowned in the American River this weekend, marking the sixth drowning in Sacramento County this summer.
Officials: Man Suspected Of Starting Browning Fire In CustodyJuly 28, 2015UPDATED: 1:45 p.m. (Photo added) - Authorities say they suspect a man of starting a grassland fire near Sacramento that forced people from their homes and destroyed power lines.
Nobody Hurt When 3 Freight Train Cars Derail Near SacramentoJanuary 6, 2015(AP) - Union Pacific officials say nobody was hurt when three cars on a freight train derailed just northeast of Sacramento.
Sacramento Metro Fire Chief Announces RetirementAugust 15, 2014(AP) -- After decades in fire service, Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District Chief Kurt Henke has announced his retirement.
