Brush Fire Threatens Structure In Canyon Country

Los Angeles CA

06 August, 2021

4:45 PM

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CANYON COUNTRY, CA — Los Angeles County firefighters battled a small brush fire in the Canyon Country area Friday afternoon amid hot, dry conditions. The blaze started shortly after noon Friday and quickly scorched four acres in the Forrest Park area of Los Angeles County near Canyon Country. The fire, dubbed the Vasquez Fire, briefly threatened one structure, but crews were able to protect it. ** UPDATE ** #VasquezFire is currently 3-4 acres. The structure that was threatened has been saved. #VasquezFire #LACoFD— L.A. County Fire Department (@LACoFDPIO) August 6, 2021 There was no word on what sparked the fire, which was near the 16600 block of Vasquez Canyon Road, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. City News Service contributed to this report.