Grass Fire East of Sanger Contained at 21 Acres, CalFire Says

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By Anthony W. Haddad

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July 15, 2025

A grass fire east of Sanger burned 21 acres Tuesday, July 15, 2025, afternoon before being contained, CalFire said. (CalFire)

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A grass fire that sparked Tuesday afternoon east of Sanger was contained at 21 acres, according to CalFire.

Crews responded just before 12:30 p.m. to reports of a vegetation fire burning along Piedra Road between Frankwood Avenue and Wilderness Drive.

When they arrived, the blaze had consumed 2 to 3 acres of light, flashy fuels and was spreading at a moderate rate.

Firefighters were able to stop the fire’s progress.

The cause is under investigation.

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Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and attended Fresno State for a MBA, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.