Redmond fire crews were able to stop a small vacant lot fire from advancing to nearby buildings, and in short order.
Around 2:30 Thursday afternoon, Redmond Fire was called to a fire that was burning grass, trees, and brush in a vacant lot on Larch Avenue.
Traci Cooper with Redmond Fire reports the cause of the fire was from sparks from a grinder used at a neighboring business.
There were no injuries and no buildings were affected.