Grass Fires Near Rosemont Deemed Arson

Three small grass fires occurred Wednesday in the area of Bradshaw Rd. and Old Placerville Rd, according to a Sacramento Metropolitan Fire press release.

"We found some evidence that would suggest the fires were intentional, but we're not going to release evidence at this time," said assistant chief for Sacramento Metro Fire Scott Cockrum. "But having three fires in a general area within 15 minutes of one another and the evidence points to arson."

Sacramento Metro firefighters were dispatched on the first fire at 6:44 p.m. and nine firefighters responded in all with none injured, the press release states. 

All of the fires took place within a quarter-mile of each other and approximately a half-acre combined was burned, the press release states.

Update: Thursday, Aug. 11 - 2:55 p.m.

Cockrum said evidence of arson is still not being released due to the situation being an ongoing investigation.

"Fires started in the middle of fields with no other means of ignition," he said in an email.

Editor's Note: We will continue to look into these fires and report back with any new information.