Firefighters battle wind-driven brush fire in Sandstone Peak
A 1-2 acre fire was propelled by gusty wind conditions in heavy brush at Yerba Buena Road, near Bettermotor Way.
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Firefighters contain brush fire near Hansen Dam
Firefighters quickly contained a multi-acre brush fire burning near the Hansen Dam Monday afternoon. An effort from both ground units and water-dropping aircraft prevented the fire from spreading.
Fairview Fire now 94% contained; all evacuation orders and warnings lifted
The rain brought by the passing storm helped crews get a handle on the Fairview Fire.
Route Fire burning near Castaic grows to 5,100 acres
The fire had jumped the 5 Freeway, forcing it to close, but the northbound lane has since been fully reopened. Two southbound lanes remain closed. Kara Finnstrom reports.
Border 32 Fire in San Diego County burns multiple structures
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Angeles National Forest increases fire danger to 'Very High' after East Fire
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Ridge Fire in Azusa threatening nearby structures
The brush fire is located in the foothills of Azusa near N. San Gabriel Canyon Road and Old San Gabriel Canyon Road, close to the Angeles National Forest.
Large fire breaks out next to 105, 605 Freeways in Norwalk
The Los Angeles County Fire Department is battling a large fire near the 105 and 605 Freeways.
Firefighters handle brush fire in Chino
The brush fire broke out over night near the Prado Park Equestrian Center overnight, though responding firefighters quicklky handled the blaze before it could get out of hand.
Armed suspect starts fire in Silverwood
According to Cal Fire officials in San Bernardino, two structures have been destroyed by the fire, with several others still threatened. An estimated 30 acres of brush is also burning.
Firefighters make quick work of 1-acre brush fire in Sylmar
No structures were threatened by the flames. Amy Johnson reports.
Fire burning within Hansen Dam, fueled by winds
The fire began at the 12001 block of Montague Street, beginning originally at about half an acre. However, in the last two hours the fire has spread considerably.
Firefighters battle major emergency brush fire in Playa Del Rey
The blaze grew to three and a half acres of vegetation, according to LA Fire.
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