(FOX40.COM) — The Ripon Consolidated Fire District battled two fires Sunday, a little over an hour apart.
Crews responded to reports of a fire in a detached garage around 4:02 p.m. in the area of Fourth Street and Locust Avenue.
Firefighters arrived to find the fire fully involved behind a home. Crews said the fire was extending into neighboring fences, a palm tree and vegetation.
Officials said the fire was under control in 25 minutes as some firefighters battled the fire, while others protected nearby properties…