Sacramento Firefighter Injured in East Del Paso Heights Outbuilding Fire
A Sacramento firefighter sustained injuries after being struck by a power line during an outbuilding fire on Grand Avenue in East Del Paso Heights on Monday afternoon.
Sacramento Stockton Modesto, CA, July 20, 2026 —
A Sacramento firefighter was injured Monday afternoon when struck by a power line while responding to a fire in an outbuilding. The incident occurred on Grand Avenue in the East Del Paso Heights neighborhood.
Emergency services were dispatched to the scene of the fire on Grand Avenue. While engaged in efforts to control the blaze in the outbuilding, a firefighter was hit by a power line. The exact circumstances surrounding the power line contact were not immediately detailed.
Details regarding the severity of the firefighter’s injuries and the specific treatment administered were not provided. Information regarding the status of the fire, including whether it has been fully extinguished, was also not immediately available.
The cause of the outbuilding fire has not yet been determined. Investigations into the origin of the fire and the circumstances leading to the power line incident are expected to follow.
Further information will be reported as it becomes available.
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