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Forest Service spokeswoman Lisa Lugo says the fire started shortly before 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, quickly consuming at least 250 acres and sending a huge plume of smoke into the air.Lugo says helicopters and air tankers fought the fire until dusk in the mountains above the Los Angeles suburb of Azusa.With low humidity and hot daytime temperatures, the flames towered over both sides of Highway 39 and raced up the canyon.
Picnickers, campers and hikers in the canyon were evacuated.The fire is not contained but no structures are threatened and the flames are moving away from populated areas.At least 600 firefighters are battling a brush fire in the foothills above the San Gabriel Valley.The Forest Service says the fire started at about 4:27 p.m. Tuesday, quickly consumed at least 250 acres and put up a huge plume of smoke visible for miles.Highway 39 in Azusa is closed due to a large forest fire. Numerous engines are on scene.
Six air tankers, four helicopters, at least two helitankers and more equipment has been requested according to the National Forest Service The fire was burning on the west side of Highway 39 at 5:30pm.County fire also has helicopters, ground crews and engines assisting, Los Angeles County Fire Department spokesman Fred Stowers said. The fire started around 4:30 p.m.Highway 39 is closed in both directions.The cause is under investigation.The National Weather Service says high temperatures and dry air this week have created the potential for heavy fire danger in the mountains.
Picnickers, campers and hikers in the canyon were evacuated.The fire is not contained but no structures are threatened and the flames are moving away from populated areas.At least 600 firefighters are battling a brush fire in the foothills above the San Gabriel Valley.The Forest Service says the fire started at about 4:27 p.m. Tuesday, quickly consumed at least 250 acres and put up a huge plume of smoke visible for miles.Highway 39 in Azusa is closed due to a large forest fire. Numerous engines are on scene.
Six air tankers, four helicopters, at least two helitankers and more equipment has been requested according to the National Forest Service The fire was burning on the west side of Highway 39 at 5:30pm.County fire also has helicopters, ground crews and engines assisting, Los Angeles County Fire Department spokesman Fred Stowers said. The fire started around 4:30 p.m.Highway 39 is closed in both directions.The cause is under investigation.The National Weather Service says high temperatures and dry air this week have created the potential for heavy fire danger in the mountains.
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