Early this morning, a commercial building in South Sacramento was engulfed in flames, prompting a significant response from the Sacramento Fire Department. Firefighters were alerted to the blaze on the 6600 block of Valley Hi Drive shortly after 5 a.m., according to ABC10, and rapidly escalated their efforts to a defensive stance to contain the leaping fire.
No injuries were reported in the incident, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation, as crews managed to prevent it from spreading to nearby structures. An update from KCRA noted that the building, which housed an insurance business, was not occupied at the time of the fire, adding to the event's suspicious nature.
Details from the scene relayed by KCRA revealed that the initial call reported a bicycle next to the building was on fire. Justin Sylvia from the Sacramento Fire Department told KCRA, "Definitely is a little bit suspicious." He also added, "This is an unoccupied business. It's not normal business hours that someone would actually be in this business. So investigators are en route right now to determine the cause and origin of this fire."
While the fire crews worked to extinguish the flames, Valley Hi Drive was blocked in both directions, causing a disruption for the morning traffic in the area. As investigations continue, no timeline has been provided for when the road will reopen, and commuters are advised to seek alternative routes until further notice. The Sacramento Fire Department is working diligently to uncover the cause of this incident, and further information will be disseminated as it becomes available.
