Sacramento Metro Firefighters extinguished an early morning blaze before it reached several threatened homes.

Shortly after 12:00 a.m. Thursday morning, Sacramento Metropolitan Fire Department was called to a grass fire to rear of 3600 Glencrest Lane. When firefighters arrived, and were able to access the fire ground, it appeared that there were actually three fires. Several additional grass and structure engines were dispatched to protect the homes. When asked if this was indeed three separate fires and was this possibly arson, on scene arson investigators stated that it was under investigation.

Battalion Chief, Frank Moreno (Bat 15), stressed that it is very important that residents clear brush and grass 30 feet from their homes. Trees and other large fuels should be 100 feet away.

Arson investigators noted that had there been a breeze, the outcome of this fire could have been much different and structures could have been lost.

This incident would mark Chief Moreno's last as he retired at the end of this shift. Chief Moreno proudly served 24 years with the department. When asked what he planed to do in his retirement, Chief Moreno stated that he was going to be ranching and working on his projects. He further stated that he would always leave options open for consulting and other opportunities.

Congratulations Chief Moreno on your retirement. You will certainly be missed by the firefighters you led and the community you served faithfully for so many years.