Grass fire burns 130 acres near Sacramento-Amador county line
Cal Fire's Amador-Dorado unit said the fire was burning in the area of Ione Road and Claypit Road, just east of Sloughhouse and Wilton.
Forward progress of the flames was stopped around 4:50 p.m., and Cal Fire said crews would remain on scene to monitor and put out any hotspots.
No structures were threatened and no injuries have been reported.
The Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District also responded and said their initial call was around 3:53 p.m.
The cause of the fire is not yet known.
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