Father, son help crews battle fire east of Vacaville

VACAVILLE – A wind-whipped wildland fire was burning east of Vacaville early Friday afternoon.

The Solano County Office of Emergency Services says the fire is burning near Hay Road and Burke Lane. Officials say the fire had grown to 869 acres, but the forward progress of the flames was stopped at around 3:30 p.m.

No evacuation warnings or orders were issued, officials say.

With high wind in the area on Friday, a Red Flag Warning for critical fire danger weather was in effect for a large swath of the Sacramento Valley.

Father and son spring into action

We spotted Jeff Moorehead and his son, Tyler, helping put out spot fires at a property that wasn't theirs along Hay Road.

The pair had called the sheriff's office to see if any assistance was needed.

"They said to come on over here and start plowing, so Tyler hopped on the tractor. I brought out some diesel," Jeff said. "We've just been putting out hotspots and helping the firefighters in any way they need help."

"I've never been in this position before. I just graduated high school," Tyler said. "It's pretty cool to experience it. Definitely, now [I'm] thinking I might want to be a firefighter."

They say wind and fire in this area aren't necessarily unusual, but they're always fire-ready and willing to help.

"Been quite a few fires out here over the years," Jeff said. "The dryness and every time that north wind blows, there's a good chance there's going to be a fire nearby."

"You never know when you're going to be the one who needs help," Tyler said. "So today, these are the people who needed help."