At 2:08 PM on April 9, 2021, Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District Engine 54 was dispatched to a smoke investigation at 8940 Elder Creek Road in Southeastern Sacramento. While responding, the incident was upgraded to a commercial fire and additional resources were dispatched. A column of smoke could be seen from miles away, and a large pile of recycling scrap was found to be on fire. Using an aerial master stream, multiple deck guns, and ground monitors, the fire was brought under control within an hour with no damage to structures or equipment. Metro Fire received assistance from the Sacramento Fire Department, the Cosumnes Fire Department, the Sacramento Police Department, the California Highway Patrol, and the Sacramento County water department.