Crime & Safety
UPDATE 2: Small Brush Fire Burning Above Azusa 15 Percent Contained
Roads being shut down while crews battle the flames.
UPDATED, 12:34 p.m.: Crews are continuing to work on the Gabriel Fire, which is still holding at two acres, said Nathan Judy, information officer with the Angeles National Forest.
"We're looking at knockdown. The fire is at two acres and holding," Judy said.
The fire is 15 percent contained. About 140 personnel, three helicopters, two air tankers, five engines and five crews are working on the fire, Judy said.
11:58 a.m.: Fire fighters have reportedly contained the small fire that burned in the San Gabriel Mountains, according to the California Highway Patrol. The fire was contained around 11:45 a.m.
PREVIOUSLY: A small brush fire ignited in the mountains above Azusa, Tuesday morning.
The fire, which was reported 10:09 a.m., is roughly two acres and is burning uphill, but at a slow rate, fire officials said.
The fire is reportedly burning near the Off Highway Vehicle area, about 10 miles into the canyon off of Highway 39, said a public affairs official with the Forestry Service.
The California Highway Patrol and Azusa police have closed Highway 39 at mile marker 18 while fire crews work on the brush fire, according to the CHP.
This story will continue to be updated as information becomes available.
