22-Acre Fire Along American River Trail Near Cal Expo Believed To Be Human-Caused

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – Firefighters battled a vegetation fire along the American River Trail near Cal Expo on Wednesday.

A total of 22 acres have burned, Sacramento Metro Fire says. One commercial structure along Hurley Way was threatened by the flames and had to be evacuated, firefighters say.

No injuries have been reported.

Investigators believe the fire was human-caused, with it apparently starting near several homeless encampments.