Grass fire destroys 4 buildings on Elk Grove property

11:51 PM, Jul 18, 2012   |    comments
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ELK GROVE, CA - Four buildings were destroyed in a grass fire Wednesday evening.

The fire burned 10 acres at 7801 Sloughouse Road, destroying two barns and two bunk houses, Sacramento Metro Fire Assist. Chief Walt White said.

PHOTOS: Grass fire destroys 4 buildings

Fortunately, the primary home was saved from the fire.

The fire started in a barn during a wood cutting operation, White said.

Around 6 p.m., crews were doing water drops on the property. White said the fire was in the "mop up stage" and was under control by crews.

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