Firefighters battle blaze at vacant restaurant in Sacramento

In Sacramento County, California, early on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, firefighters responded to a fire at a vacant restaurant building that was previously a Cracker Barrel. The incident occurred around 5:30 a.m. at the intersection of Howe Avenue and Village Drive. Upon arrival, Metro Fire of Sacramento crews discovered that an external fire had ignited something outside the building, which then spread to the wall of the structure. The quick response from the firefighting crews prevented the blaze from causing further damage by rapidly knocking down the flames and checking for any additional damage within the building. The cause of the fire remains unclear and is currently under investigation, as authorities assess the scene for potential safety concerns or hazards. The former Cracker Barrel restaurant sits vacant, which raises questions about any security measures that may have been in place to prevent such incidents, as well as what might have caused the fire to begin with.