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Spot fires along U.S. Highway 50 slow Sacramento traffic, fire officials say

A series of spot fires along U.S. Highway 50 might affect evening commuters, the Sacramento Fire Department said in a social media post.

Fire crews are battling a vegetation fire along westbound U.S. Highway 50 near 26th Street. There are multiple spot fires and trees burning.

Smoke in the area may slow traffic, according to the Twitter post.

“Drive with caution,” the department said.

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Molly Jarone
The Sacramento Bee
Molly Jarone was a reporter for The Sacramento Bee.
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