(FOX40.COM) — The Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District battled a second-alarm fire at the vacant Epoch Casino in Rancho Cordova early Monday morning.

Metro Fire said crews were dispatched to a commercial fire around 2:36 a.m. at 11275 Folsom Boulevard, arriving to find a well-involved fire.

According to officials, the fire began outside the building, then extended to the attic.

The severity of the fire resulted in the incident being upgraded to a second alarm.

Metro Fire and additional crews were able to attack the flames and search the building to ensure there was no one inside.

The structure was formerly known as Epoch Casino, which has been vacant for years, officials said.

Folsom Boulevard was closed as crews checked for hot spots and hidden fire.

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