Firefighters are in response to a fast moving vegetation fire on the Southern side of Rancho Cordova that is reportedly threatening several structures Sunday afternoon.
The fire originated near Jackson Road and Excelsior Roads. Units from the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire Department were dispatched to the area at 11:46 a.m. Sunday. As of 12:30 at least 28 units are in response to the fire that has been described by fire personnel on radio traffic as moving at a fast rate of speed.
The fire has burned its way to Eagles Nest Road where multiple homes are threatened. Local evacuations are currently underway and units have been deployed for structure protection. Units are fighting the fire by ground and from the air at this time.
The forward progress of the fire has crossed Eagles Near Drive. Firefighters report multiple structures in this area are threatened and are being evacuated as crews forces on structure protection. The fire is reportedly traveling towards Sunrise Boulevard and the area of Florin Road.
This is a developing story we will continue to update.
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