LAFD crews handle multi-acre fire near Hansen Dam
Los Angeles City Fire Department crews were on the scene of a brushfire near Hansen Dam Monday afternoon.
The blaze broke out on W. Foothill Boulevard at around 4 p.m., prompting crews from both LAFD and Los Angeles County Fire Department to respond to the scene.
Ten mile per hour winds were fueling the fire, which had grown to cover nearly 15 acres before they were able to reach knock down.
Three airships were on hand to assist in battling the blaze, dropping water from above as ground crews worked to contain the forward progress.
LAFD Alert-Update #HansenDam Brush Fire 11798 W Foothill Bl MAP: https://t.co/BSEwbESSuL FS98; Fire has grown to approximately 3 acres, as #LAFD continues to fight the Hansen Dam brush fire by ground and air, with assistance from @LACOFD. DETAILS: https://t.co/QGotjEhD0y
— LAFD (@LAFD) May 9, 2022
At around 6 p.m., crews updated that they had contained the forward movement of the flames, and that firefighters would remain on scene to take care of any remaining hotspots in the area.
No injuries were reported.