California Fires: 'We are right in the thick of it... this is straight up fire season'

The Liberty Fire and Carbon Fire popped up in Amador County. Meanwhile, fire crews dealt with blazes in Rancho Cordova and Orangevale. Example vide...

July 13, 2023
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The Liberty Fire and Carbon Fire popped up in Amador County. Meanwhile, fire crews dealt with blazes in Rancho Cordova and Orangevale. Example video title will go here for this video SACRAMENTO, Calif. — From the field on fire in Rancho Cordova to a burning park in Orangevale and the hazy skies over Amador County, the message appears to be clear: fire season is here. "The weather is turning for us. It's going to be a very busy weekend. Our crews are right in the middle of fire season," said Carl Simmons, assistant chief of Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District.