Multiple buildings threatened as crews respond to multi-acre grass fire in American Canyon

( KRON ) — Crews are responding to a mult-acre grass fire Sunday evening in American Canyon, Cal Fire officials said on X . The fire broke out in the area of American Canyon Road and I-80 in the southeast part of Napa County.

Two buildings are threatened, according to Cal Fire.

As of 6:55 p.m., forward progress of the fire has been stopped, and crews were able to contain the fire at approximately five acres.

American Canyon Road between I-80 and Flosden Road is currently closed in both directions, officials said.

“Expect crews to remain at scene for several more hours securing control lines and mopping up,” Cal Fire said.

A helicopter was called to the scene to help extinguish the fire. Cal Fire posted a video of its response to the blaze. Watch the clip in the video player above.

Cal Fire first tweeted about the incident at 6:05 p.m. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.

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