Forward Progress Stopped On Wind-Driven Kellogg Fire Burning In San Dimas Area
SAN DIMAS (CBSLA) — Crews stopped the forward progress of a wind-driven brush fire burning Tuesday near the westbound 10 Freeway in the San Dimas area.
The Kellogg Fire erupted early Tuesday afternoon west of Kellogg Drive, amid a red flag warning of high fire danger due to strong winds and low humidity, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
As of 2:12 p.m., the fire had burned 40 acres, according to LACoFD.
**UPDATE** The #KelloggFire is now 40-50 acres. #LACoFD
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The fire was burning uphill in the area, authorities said.
Firefighters were able to stop the forward rate of spread on the fire at 40 acres and as of 3:09 p.m. it was 40 percent contained.
Crews were continuing to further extend containment lines while dampening hotspots.
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